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Heavy Material Yard Forklift Operator

  • Ayr, ON, Canada

$24 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay
$24 CAD / hour
Job type
Contract
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Posting language
English
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Original job description

Step into a steady industrial facility where your hands on machinery skills keep daily operations moving forward without a hitch. A reputable manufacturing business is looking for a dependable worker to help keep their busy storage yard organized, move materials between production stations, and maintain equipment so operations run smoothly.

Position: Heavy Material Yard Forklift Operator

City: Ayr

Position Type: Full-time 3 Month Contract

Salary: $24.00 hourly plus night shift premium

Shifts: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM

In this position, you will drive forklifts across indoor shop bays and outdoor storage yards to transport raw stock and completed units. You will also roll up your sleeves to tackle upkeep projects, operate pressure washers, use shop hand tools, and inspect material conditions so that goods meet high quality standards before they head out the door.




Advantages
Earn a strong wage of $24.00 hourly along with an additional shift premium for working nights

Lock in a dependable full-time position as a Heavy Material Yard Forklift Operator

Convenient workplace based directly in Ayr

Enjoy a compact four day schedule that leaves you with three consecutive days off every single weekend

Fast paced work setting with a supportive, safety focused crew

Responsibilities
Drive yard forklifts safely through interior production zones and outdoor yards

Move and position materials manually across different workstations

Wash down machines and components using high pressure water systems

Use power equipment and pneumatic tools to maintain gear

Perform routine quality checks on outgoing loads and stored inventory


Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a yard forklift in an outdoor or industrial setting

Minimum of 1 year of hands on experience within a manufacturing environment

Valid forklift operator certification or equipment license

Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis

Basic computer skills for shift tracking and digital logging

Reliable personal transportation to travel to the facility in Ayr

Availability to work all scheduled shifts from 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM



Summary
If you want a steady schedule that leaves your weekends open, this full-time Heavy Material Yard Forklift Operator role in Ayr is a fantastic fit, offering $24.00 hourly plus night shift premiums across four consistent shifts. Forward your resume directly to jordan.hakooz@randstad.ca to apply. If you know a friend, relative, or former coworker who would be a great match for this opening, please share this posting with them as well.

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Ways to apply:

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Visit www.randstad.ca to search by job title and apply online

send your resume to jordan.hakooz@randstad.ca

Disclaimer - 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. Even if the timing isn't right today,
applying now puts you at the top of our list for future openings!

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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Heavy Material Yard Forklift Operator at Randstad Canada will drive forklifts to move raw stock and finished goods, keeping the storage yard organized. The role also includes moving materials by hand, washing equipment with pressure washers, doing routine maintenance, and checking goods for quality.

Requirements

Candidates need at least one year operating a yard forklift in an industrial or outdoor setting and one year in a manufacturing environment. They also need a valid forklift certification, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly, basic computer skills, and reliable transportation to Ayr.

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Yard forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Manual material movement
  • Pressure washing
  • Pneumatic tools
  • Power tools
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality inspection
  • Inventory handling
  • Shift logging
  • Digital logging
  • Basic computer skills
  • Workplace safety
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Equipment upkeep

Categories

  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades

Keywords

  • forklift operator
  • yard forklift
  • material handling
  • warehouse
  • manufacturing
  • night shift
  • industrial
  • pressure washer
  • shop tools
  • pneumatic tools
  • quality inspection
  • inventory
  • Ayr
  • contract
  • full-time
  • heavy equipment
  • logistics
  • production

Seniority

Mid level

Licences and certifications

  • Forklift operator certification

Tools

  • forklift
  • pressure washer
  • pneumatic tools
  • shop hand tools
  • power equipment

Languages

  • English

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