Posted 24 days ago
Counterbalance Forklift Operator
@ Randstad Canada
Oakville, Ontario
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Overview
Randstad Canada is hiring a Counterbalance Forklift Operator for a permanent full-time role in Oakville, Ontario, at a household and personal care products manufacturer. The work covers moving raw materials and finished goods, loading trailers, and staging inventory for production lines. The posting states a Monday to Friday schedule of 11am to 7pm, pay of $21/hr rising to $22/hr after probation, and a required forklift certification.
Pay:
$21 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate counterbalance forklifts to load, unload, and move materials
- Transport materials between warehouses, staging areas, and production lines
- Complete daily pre-operational equipment inspections and report faults
- Track material movements with RF scanners and warehouse systems
- Load and unload tractor-trailers following dock safety protocols
Requirements summary:
- Valid counterbalance forklift certification from an accredited provider
- 1 to 2 years of counterbalance forklift experience in manufacturing or logistics
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-moving industrial setting
- Flexibility to work the afternoon shift, Monday to Friday
- Basic computer literacy and RF scanning familiarity
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Counterbalance Forklift certification |
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1997 |
| Specialties | HR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting |
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Job description
Are you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for a stable, long-term career opportunity in Oakville, Ontario? Randstad Operational is currently seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator for a permanent position on the midday shift (11:00AM-7:00PM) within a leading manufacturing facility specializing in household and personal care products. In this role, you will play a critical part in day-to-day manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of raw materials and finished personal care goods. As a Counterbalance Forklift Operator, you will operate propane or electric counterbalance forklift trucks to transport materials across the plant floor, load and unload trailers at the loading dock, and stage inventory to support active production lines. Operating in a modern household goods manufacturing plant, you will maintain rigorous health, safety, and quality standards while keeping product workflow smooth and efficient throughout your shift.
- Monday - Friday
- 11am-7pm
- $21/hr to start, $22/hr after probation period
Advantages
Permanent, full-time position offering long-term job security within an essential manufacturing sector.
• Consistent shift schedule allowing for predictability and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits coverage package after the probation period.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing manufacturer in Oakville, Ontario, with opportunities for skill advancement.
Responsibilities
• Safely operate counterbalance forklifts to load, unload, stack, and move raw materials and finished household and personal care products throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Transport packaging materials, ingredients, and completed goods between storage warehouses, staging areas, and active production lines on the afternoon shift.
• Conduct pre-operational daily inspections on material handling equipment, reporting any mechanical faults, hazards, or maintenance needs immediately.
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse management systems to track material movements, verify shipping/receiving documents, and maintain precise inventory records
• Assist in loading and unloading tractor-trailers at the loading dock while adhering strictly to dock safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by removing debris, clearing transit aisles, and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Qualifications
• Valid forklift certification (specifically Counterbalance Forklift) from an accredited training provider.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of proven experience operating counterbalance forklifts within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution facility.
• Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in a fast-moving physical industrial environment.
• Flexibility to reliably work the full afternoon shift schedule (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with RF scanning technology or computerized inventory tracking systems.
Summary
Ways to Apply!
- Email your resume to [email protected] or [email protected]
- Apply online right now.
At Randstad Canada, our expert staffing recruiters specialize in matching skilled industrial and logistics talent with top-tier employers across Ontario. If you are a certified Forklift Operator seeking a permanent afternoon shift role in Burlington, apply on our website today to connect directly with our specialized recruitment team!
If this specific position doesn't fit what you're looking for, reach out to our expert recruiters to explore other rewarding career opportunities 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.
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 [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
- Monday - Friday
- 11am-7pm
- $21/hr to start, $22/hr after probation period
Advantages
Permanent, full-time position offering long-term job security within an essential manufacturing sector.
• Consistent shift schedule allowing for predictability and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits coverage package after the probation period.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing manufacturer in Oakville, Ontario, with opportunities for skill advancement.
Responsibilities
• Safely operate counterbalance forklifts to load, unload, stack, and move raw materials and finished household and personal care products throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Transport packaging materials, ingredients, and completed goods between storage warehouses, staging areas, and active production lines on the afternoon shift.
• Conduct pre-operational daily inspections on material handling equipment, reporting any mechanical faults, hazards, or maintenance needs immediately.
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse management systems to track material movements, verify shipping/receiving documents, and maintain precise inventory records
• Assist in loading and unloading tractor-trailers at the loading dock while adhering strictly to dock safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by removing debris, clearing transit aisles, and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Qualifications
• Valid forklift certification (specifically Counterbalance Forklift) from an accredited training provider.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of proven experience operating counterbalance forklifts within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution facility.
• Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in a fast-moving physical industrial environment.
• Flexibility to reliably work the full afternoon shift schedule (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with RF scanning technology or computerized inventory tracking systems.
Summary
Ways to Apply!
- Email your resume to [email protected] or [email protected]
- Apply online right now.
At Randstad Canada, our expert staffing recruiters specialize in matching skilled industrial and logistics talent with top-tier employers across Ontario. If you are a certified Forklift Operator seeking a permanent afternoon shift role in Burlington, apply on our website today to connect directly with our specialized recruitment team!
If this specific position doesn't fit what you're looking for, reach out to our expert recruiters to explore other rewarding career opportunities 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.
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 [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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