Heavy General Labourer / Power Equipment Operator

Adecco is currently hiring several full-time Heavy General Labourers / Power Equipment Operators to support warehouse and logistics operations across Canada. This role is ideal for physically strong, safety-minded individuals with hands-on experience operating material handling or power equipment in industrial, or warehouse environments. Ideally, looking for experience with order pickers.
You'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by moving heavy materials, preparing shipments, and ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.

• Pay Rate: Up to $19.75/hour
  
• Location: Brampton, ON
  
• Shift: Day shift : 6:45 AM TO 3: 00 PM | Afternoon shift: 3 PM TO 11:15 PM
  
• Job type: Temporary | Full-time
  
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy .
  

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
  
• Strong health and safety programs
  
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
  
• Free training programs
  
• New and quicker onboarding process
  
• Tim Horton's onsite and a large Cafeteria
  

Responsibilities:

• Operate power equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, tugger trucks, or centre riders safely and efficiently.
  
• Fill/pick store orders using mobile power equipment
  
• Pulling inventory for orders, using RF scanner
  
• Preparing packages for shipment and packing goods in shipping containers
  
• Assembling package material like boxes or crates and labelling them
  
• Unloading shipments and checking their contents for accuracy
  
• Assisting in other general labour duties
  
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety protocols.
  
• Support recycling, waste handling, and proper material disposal as required.
  
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production, shipping, and receiving targets.
  
• Palletize cartons in preparation for delivery
  
• Unload materials from containers using conveyor; sort received items onto pallets
  
• Locate full cartons to pallets or conveyors in preparation for shipping
  
• Follow all health, safety, and equipment operation procedures at all times.
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 6-months of experience in a heavy labour, warehouse, or industrial environment.
  
• Proven experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack, tugger) - certification or license preferred.
  
• Experience using Order picker forklift is an asset
  
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50+ lbs and performing repetitive physical tasks (bending, twisting, standing for long periods).
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and proper material handling procedures.
  
• Experience with computerized inventory or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) an asset.
  
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively under pressure.
  
• Must pass a criminal background check.
  
• Mu st be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
  

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.