Material Handler Equipment Technician/Mechanic

We are seeking a regular, full-time Material Handler Equipment Technician / Mechanic to join a collaborative maintenance team at a major industrial cold storage facility in Mississauga. In this role, you will perform preventative upkeep, equipment troubleshooting, and mechanical diagnostics on a fleet of 22 electric material handling assets. While the workplace is within a refrigerated food storage facility, you will work primarily out of a designated, climate-controlled maintenance shop room.

Clear communication in English is essential for this location, while bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset for long-term career advancement within our Canadian network. This position is actively partnered with Randstad Operational. Randstad specialized recruiters connect skilled trades and industrial management talent with premier operational employers across Canada, managing your application and onboarding process with speed and transparent

Advantages
• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $40 to $44/hr with a steady, non-rotational Monday-to-Friday day shift (flexible start times between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM).
• Overtime pay structure kicking in after 40 hours per week and a safety-focused annual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including dental, optional vision, and disability coverage starting after 3 months.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP) with an employer matching contribution up to 2.5%.
• Up to 2 to 4 weeks of vacation entitlement scaling quickly based on your relevant skilled trade experience.
• Yearly tool allowance ranging from $250 to $300 after one year of service, alongside company-provided specialized heavy tools.

Responsibilities
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostic evaluation on a fleet of 22 electric material handling pieces, including reach trucks, dock stockers, pallet jacks, and wire-guided VNA platform lifts.
• Prioritize down equipment repairs independently to efficiently support warehouse throughput and operational workflows.
• Document all maintenance activities and manage work orders utilizing computerized maintenance software.
• Adhere strictly to correct, standardized repair procedures to ensure full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Cross-collaborate willingly with the broader 5-person maintenance team to assist with general facility upkeep when operational demands require it.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of related mechanical repair experience; a background in heavy machinery, heavy equipment, or automotive mechanics is highly transferable.
• No formal mechanical license (such as a 433A or 310T) is strictly required; practical technical aptitude is prioritized.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment for testing and diagnostic verification purposes.
• Physical capability to work within an environment that handles frozen and fresh foods, including entering cold storage zones when testing assets.
• Ownership of standard mechanical hand tools and consent to a position-specific background check handled directly through Randstad.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic evaluation aptitude for electrical material handling equipment.
• Ability to provide an accurate, independent first diagnosis on complex machinery issues without immediate supervision.
• Proficiency using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work-order tracking databases.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
• Collaborative team mindset with an adaptive attitude toward safety-first maintenance procedures.

Summary
If this is something you would be interested in please submit your resume or email it to Paulina Galinski at paulina.galinski@randstad.ca

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.

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