Forklift Operator

We are currently seeking reliable, safety-conscious Forklift Operators to join a bustling industrial and logistics facility located along South Sheridan Way in Mississauga for a contract assignment.

In this role, you will be responsible for moving palletized inventory, loading and unloading shipping containers, staging orders, and maintaining strict warehouse safety standards. Depending on your certifications, equipment assigned may include Counterbalance (Propane/Electric), Raymond Reach truck, or High-Reach Order Pickers.

Advantages
Top-Tier Pay Range: Earn between $22.00 and $31.00 per hour based on license types and operating experience.

Predictable Contract Hours: Full-time hours with standard Monday-to-Friday schedules and voluntary weekend overtime opportunities.

Convenient Location: Prime location on South Sheridan Way with quick access via Highway 403 and the QEW.

Competitive Industry Rate: High-paying contract opportunity within Mississauga's core industrial network.

Responsibilities
Equipment Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment (Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Dockstocker, or Walkie) to move inventory across dock and warehouse areas.

Shipping & Receiving: Load and unload trailers at truck-level doors, verify packing slips against physical shipments, and stage outgoing freight.

Racking & Put-Away: Elevate, stack, and retrieve palletized product in narrow aisles or high-bay racking systems.

Order Fulfillment: Utilize handheld RF scanners to locate SKUs, pick cases/skids, wrap pallets securely, and label outgoing orders.

Safety Inspections: Complete pre-shift machinery safety checklists, report maintenance needs immediately, and keep operating aisles clean and hazard-free.

Qualifications
Licensing: Valid, externally issued Forklift Operator Certification (Counterbalance, Raymond Reach, or Order Picker).

Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience operating forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing setting.

Technical Ability: Comfort using handheld RF scanners and navigating warehouse management system (WMS) screens.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform light-to-moderate manual lifting (up to 40–50 lbs as needed) and stand/sit for extended shift periods.

Safety & Reliability: Strong commitment to Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) protocols; CSA-approved steel-toe boots mandatory.

Summary
An outstanding contract opportunity for skilled machinery operators looking for steady, high-paying logistics work in Mississauga. Please email a copy of your updated resume and a copy of your forklift license to glenda.de.freitas@randstad.ca

Please 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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This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.