Forklift Operator – Order Picker / Cherry Picker

Location: Oshawa, ON

Pay Rate: $24.25 / hour (Weekly Direct Deposit)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Contract

Shift: Night Shift Rotating Schedule (Sun–Wed / Sun–Tue)

About the Role
Randstad is hiring a skilled Forklift / Order Picker Operator to join a premier manufacturing and distribution team in Oshawa, ON.

If you are a safety-minded operator comfortable working at high elevations and looking for a stable night-shift role with a great work-life balance, this is a great opportunity to advance your career with an industry leader.

What We Offer
Competitive Pay: $24.25/hr paid weekly

Great Work-Life Balance: Predictable 3-day / 4-day rotating schedule

Comprehensive Training: On-site equipment and safety training provided

Career Growth: Partner with a global leader in logistics and light industrial staffing

Shift Schedule (3-Day & 4-Day Rotation)
Enjoy predictable hours with 3 or 4 days off every week:

Week 1: Sunday – Wednesday 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM (40 hrs)

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

Key Responsibilities
Safe operation of specialized material handling equipment, including Order Pickers / Cherry Pickers, Reach Trucks, and Counterbalance Forklifts.

Hand-pick, stage, and prepare high-volume product orders using RF scanners and inventory systems.

Elevate comfortably to high rack heights to pick and store inventory safely.

Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment adhering to OSHA and provincial safety guidelines.

Qualifications
Experience: Prior experience operating material handling equipment (Order Picker / Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, or Counterbalance preferred).

Comfort with Heights: Comfortable operating equipment at high rack elevations while wearing required safety harness equipment.

Certifications: Valid external forklift certification is an asset (on-site equipment training provided).

Attributes: Strong work ethic, attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety.

Advantages
Good Pay: Make $24.25 an hour, paid every week.

Great Schedule: Night shift with long weekends every other week.

Paid Training: Free on-site safety and equipment training provided. You do not need a license to start.

Top Employer: Work with a great company in Oshawa through Randstad.

Job Growth: Learn new skills in a safe, steady logistics job.

Responsibilities
Pick & Prepare Orders: Read work orders to accurately pick, pack, kit, and get materials ready for shipment.

Drive Equipment: Safely operate forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, and cherry pickers to load, unload, and move stock.

Organize Stock: Put away inventory in the right bins, racks, or shelves by size, type, or SKU number.

Check Quality: Inspect orders to make sure items and packaging meet high quality standards (ISO 9001).

Equipment & Safety Checks: Do daily safety checks on your machine before your shift and report any repair needs right away.

Count & Clean: Help with physical inventory counts, rotate stock, and keep the warehouse clean and safe.

Qualifications
Warehouse Experience: At least 3 months of warehouse work or trade training.

Comfort with Heights: Comfortable working up high on order picker lifts.

Physical Ability: Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, bend, or reach during your shift.

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

Safety First: Committed to following safety rules and operating equipment safely.

Summary
Apply Directly: Click "Apply Now" on this ad to submit your resume.

Email Your Resume: Send your resume directly to "khushboo.sharma@randstad.ca" Please include "Forklift / Order Picker" in the subject line!

Take the Next Step: Ready to start? Click "Apply Now" with your resume or reach out to our Oshawa team today!

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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