Material Handler - Forklift

Job title: Warehouse Associate - Forklift (Counterbalance - Propane & Electric)
Location: Concord, ON.
Shift: 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Job type: Temporary, potential for permanent hire
Pay: $23 an hour

Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator and Warehouse Associate looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity in Concord and the Vaughan region? Randstad is currently seeking a dedicated Forklift Driver and Warehouse Worker to join a premier global organization in the tile and building materials sector. Positioned in the dynamic field of manufacturing & logistics, this full-time temporary role offers stable weekday hours, competitive weekly pay, and an exceptional opportunity to expand your experience with a well-established, safety-oriented industry leader.

In this multifaceted role within manufacturing & logistics, you will play a vital role in daily warehouse distribution operations, blending skilled forklift operation with essential hands-on order handling. As a qualified Counterbalance Forklift Operator, you will safely maneuver, load, and unload high-value tile products, perform picking and packing, handle labelling, and maintain precise inventory controls. Candidates in this manufacturing & logistics position must feel comfortable working with a large variety of tile and ceramic products, demonstrating sharp attention to detail, strong physical stamina, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, hazard-free workplace.

Language Requirements: While this position is based in Concord, Ontario, strong English communication skills (both verbal and written) are required to ensure clear collaboration with team members, understand safety guidelines, process shipping labels, and accurately follow inventory documentation.

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Advantages
• Competitive pay rate of $23.00 per hour, paid conveniently on a weekly basis.
• Consistent, full-time day schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (enjoy your weekends off!).
• Convenient work location in Concord (Vaughan region), easily accessible by public transit and major routes.
• Opportunity to build valuable experience with a global leader in the tile and building materials sector.
• Supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment within manufacturing & logistics.
• Direct guidance and continuous support from Randstad’s specialized recruiters throughout your assignment.

Responsibilities
• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift to transport, stack, and retrieve tile and building material products throughout the warehouse.
• Perform manual warehouse duties, including order picking, packing, labelling, sorting, shipping, and receiving incoming inventory.
• Conduct thorough inventory checks and record stock movements accurately to support overall warehouse efficiency.
• Unload incoming shipments, verify product counts against packing slips, and inspect goods for damage or discrepancies.
• Prepare finished orders for dispatch by staging, palletizing, wrapping, and strapping goods securely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in full compliance with company safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors in the manufacturing & logistics department to meet daily targets.
• Assist with manual labour tasks, lifting and moving products weighing up to 50 lbs throughout the work shift.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift certification or extensive, verifiable experience operating Counterbalance forklifts.
• Ability to perform manual labour, including lifting, bending, standing, and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• High comfort level handling a wide variety of products with high accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Commitment to a full-time, temporary assignment with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• CSA-approved steel-toed safety boots are mandatory for warehouse floor safety.

Summary
At Randstad, we are a global leader in talent solutions, dedicated to helping candidates find meaningful employment and achieve professional growth. Our expert recruitment team specializes in the manufacturing & logistics industry, connecting top candidates with industry-leading employers across Canada. When you partner with Randstad, you work alongside dedicated recruiters who understand your unique skill set, support your career ambitions, and provide continuous guidance every step of the way. If you are ready to jump-start your career with a global organization in Concord, apply today directly on our website or connect with one of our specialized recruiters to get started!

If this position isn't the perfect fit, reach out to our team to explore other exciting career opportunities available today!

Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.