Forklift- Order Picker

Job Title: Forklift / Order Picker

Location: Oshawa, Ontario

Shift: Night Shift Rotation (Sun–Wed, 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM / Sun–Tue, 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM)

Pay Rate: $24.25 / hour

Role Overview

Are you a dependable professional looking to advance your career in logistics? Randstad is partnering with a premier manufacturing and distribution client in Oshawa, Ontario, to recruit a skilled Forklift / Order Picker for their dynamic night-shift team. In this role, you will support daily supply chain operations by handling, moving, and staging inventory safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Operate specialized material handling equipment, including reach trucks, cherry pickers, and counter-balance forklifts.

Pick, stage, and prepare high-volume product orders according to work orders and inventory system directives.

Operate equipment comfortably at elevated rack heights to store and retrieve inventory.

Inspect incoming and outgoing goods for quality and accuracy prior to shipment.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment while adhering to occupational safety standards.

Qualifications

Prior experience operating material handling equipment (reach truck, order picker/cherry picker preferred).

Comfortable working at elevated rack heights.

Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Valid external forklift certification is an asset; comprehensive on-site equipment safety training will be provided.

Shift Schedule & Compensation

Pay: $24.25 per hour

Schedule: Predictable 4-day / 3-day bi-weekly rotation providing excellent work-life balance:

Week 1: Sunday – Wednesday 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM

Week 2: Sunday – Tuesday 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM

What We Offer

Competitive weekly pay with stable hours.

Thorough safety and equipment training.

Opportunity to work with a leading global talent partner and gain valuable experience in a premier facility.

Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Earn $24.25 per hour with steady, weekly pay.

Balanced Schedule: Predictable night shift rotation offering extended, multi-day weekends every other week.

Comprehensive Paid Training: Full on-site equipment safety and operational training provided—prior certification is welcomed, but not required.

Premier Employer: Partner with a industry-leading client in Oshawa through Randstad's trusted talent network.

Career Growth: Thriving, safety-first work environment designed to support your long-term professional development in logistics.

Responsibilities
Order Fulfillment & Staging: Review production schedules, work orders, shipping documents, and requisitions to accurately select and move materials.

Equipment Operation: Safely load, unload, stack, and stage products using forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and other material handling equipment.

Inventory Management: Organize and store inventory in designated bins, racks, or shelves based on established sequences such as size, type, or SKU code.

Material Handling: Execute picking, packing, kitting, and assembly operations to prepare customer orders efficiently from warehouse stock.

Quality Assurance: Inspect orders for precision, packaging integrity, and adherence to company quality standards and ISO 9001 compliance procedures.

Safety & Equipment Care: Conduct pre-shift safety inspections, maintain operational equipment, and report maintenance requirements immediately.

Stock & Facility Support: Assist with physical inventory checks, cycle counts, stock rotation, and general facility maintenance as needed.

Qualifications
Warehouse Experience: Minimum of 3 months of hands-on warehouse experience or relevant vocational training.

Height Comfort: Willingness and physical capability to operate order picking equipment at elevated rack heights.

Physical Capability: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and comfortably perform physical tasks, including standing, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.

Shift Availability: Full availability to work the required night schedule (Week 1: Sun–Wed, 5:00 PM–3:30 AM Week 2: Sun–Tue, 5:00 PM–3:30 AM).

Safety Focus: Strong commitment to occupational health and safety standards, safe equipment operation, and workplace protocols.

Summary
Dedicated Support: Randstad’s recruitment specialists bring deep industry expertise to match skilled professionals with leading organizations across the manufacturing and logistics sectors.

Take the Next Step: If you are ready to advance your career as a Forklift / Order Picker in Oshawa, apply today directly through our website or connect with our specialized recruitment team.

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