Operator - Skid Steer

Night Shift Skid Steer & Forklift Operator Brantford, ON

Location: Brantford, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent Potential
Shift: Fixed Night Shift
Pay Rate: $21.50 / hour (Weekly Direct Deposit)

Ready to Roll? Start Working Immediately!
Are you a skilled heavy equipment or forklift operator looking for steady hours, competitive pay, and immediate placement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment working alongside a close-knit production team?

A premier rubber manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario is expanding its shipping and material handling division. We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Skid Steer Operator to join the team right away. If you are looking for career stability and room to grow within a major industrial company, this is the opportunity for you!

Advantages
- Competitive Earnings: Earn $21.50/hr with regular, reliable weekly pay.
- Consistent Night Schedule: Fixed night shift hours let you organize your days with predictability.
- Immediate Start & Long-Term Potential: Secure a stable role with clear pathways toward permanent hiring and advancement.
- Hands-On Skill Growth: Gain valuable experience in a modern, fast-paced manufacturing and logistics plant.
- Safety-First Culture: Work in an environment that prioritizes team well-being and safe work practices.
- Dedicated Support: Guidance throughout your assignment from specialized Randstad recruiters.

Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Safely maneuver skid steer loaders (wheeled or tracked) and specialized material-handling forklifts throughout the plant.
- Hopper & Bunker Management: Transport shredded materials from plant bunkers directly to production hoppers to keep machinery running without downtime.
- Attachment Handling: Switch out and utilize various skid steer attachments (buckets, sweepers, pallet forks, grapples) as needed for material transport and site cleanup.
- Loading & Unloading: Assist with staging, transferring, and loading/unloading materials from trailers, haul trucks, or storage bays.
- Site Organization & Safety: Maintain clean drive routes, follow plant safety protocols, and communicate effectively with shift team members.

Qualifications
- 1–3 Years Experience: Proven track record operating skid steer loaders or industrial material handling equipment (manufacturing, logistics, landscaping, or site development experience preferred).
- Valid Driver’s License: Clean driving record required.
- Certifications (Asset): Heavy Equipment Operator certification, OSHA 10/30, or valid Forklift ticket is a major bonus.
- Technical Skills: Sound understanding of skid steer capabilities, load limits, and attachment operations.
- Physical Stamina: Comfortable sitting for extended periods, maneuvering around active job sites, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of equipment inspection, routine checks, and simple troubleshooting.
- Work Ethic: Punctual, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious with strong team communication.

Summary
At Randstad, we help top talent connect with great employers across Ontario. If you hold the required skid steer experience and are ready for a reliable night-shift opportunity in Brantford, we want to speak with you today!

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Note* This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

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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