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Forklift Operator (Contract)
@ Hays
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Hays Specialist Recruitment is hiring a Forklift Operator on contract for a mining operation in Sudbury, Ontario. The role moves materials, equipment and supplies safely around an active mining site, on day shift with overtime available, through July 2027 with possible extension. Pay is $31.00-$39.00 per hour based on experience.
Pay:
$31–$39 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Load and unload deliveries and move materials to designated locations
- Conduct equipment inspections
- Maintain accurate records
- Support operational teams as needed
Requirements summary:
- Valid forklift operator certification
- Forklift experience in industrial, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, logistics or mining settings
- Strong understanding of safe material handling
- Ability to perform physical labour
- Commitment to workplace health and safety
- Reliable transportation to work on site in Sudbury
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift Operator Certification |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 247 |
Your New Company
Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading mining operation in Northern Ontario to recruit a Forklift Operator for a contract opportunity based in Sudbury, Ontario.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forklift operator who enjoys working in an industrial environment and is looking to gain exposure within the mining sector. The successful candidate will join a safety-focused operation that values reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
Your New Role
As a Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in supporting daily site operations by safely transporting materials, equipment, and supplies throughout the operation. You will be responsible for operating forklifts and related material handling equipment while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company policies and site safety standards.
The position requires working in an active mining environment where physical labour is involved. Daily responsibilities include loading and unloading deliveries, moving materials to designated locations, conducting equipment inspections, maintaining accurate records, and supporting operational teams as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to follow established procedures while contributing to a productive and safe workplace.
This is a day-shift position with opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements.
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:
- Valid Forklift Operator Certification
- Experience operating forklifts in industrial, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, logistics, or mining environments
- Strong understanding of safe material handling practices
- Ability to perform physical labour in a demanding work environment
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Reliable transportation and ability to work on site in Sudbury
While mining experience is certainly valued, we're also interested in speaking with candidates who have forklift experience in heavy industrial, construction, manufacturing, or similar settings.
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive hourly wage of $31.00-$39.00 per hour, based on experience
- Day shift schedule
- Opportunities for overtime
- Contract opportunity through July 2027, with the possibility of extension
- Opportunity to work within a well-established mining operation
- Gain valuable experience in an underground industrial environment
Please Note
This position is based in Sudbury, Ontario and requires candidates to be able to reliably commute to the work location. Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this Forklift Operator opportunity in Sudbury, ON, click "Apply Now" to submit your resume, or email [email protected] for more information or call 403-316-0544.
If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.
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