Posted 20 days ago
Manufacturing/Forklift Operator
@ Express Employment Professionals
Welland, Ontario
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Manufacturing Operator, a full-time contract role for a client's manufacturing floor. The work covers safe, efficient assigned tasks, assisting operators, following safety protocols and learning manufacturing processes, with 12-hour continental shifts including weekends and overnights. A valid forklift licence is required.
Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently perform assigned tasks in the manufacturing process
- Assist other operators and employees to ensure smooth operations
- Adhere to environmental and safety protocols, maintaining a clean work area
- Acquire conceptual knowledge of manufacturing processes through training
Requirements summary:
- Valid Forklift License
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
- Willingness to work 12-hour continental shifts, including weekends and overnights
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 55 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift License |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
- LinkedIn followers
- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 369 |
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We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Manufacturing Operator to join our dynamic team. As a Manufacturing Operator, your primary objective will be to work safely and efficiently to reduce costs, improve productivity, and uphold the highest standards of environmental and occupational safety in the work area. You will gain valuable conceptual knowledge of various manufacturing processes and procedures through exposure and training, while providing assistance to other operators and employees as required by the Production Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently perform assigned tasks in the manufacturing process
- Assist other operators and employees to ensure smooth operations
- Adhere to environmental and safety protocols, maintaining a clean and organized work area
- Acquire conceptual knowledge of manufacturing processes through training and hands-on experience
- Requires valid Forklift License
- Follow instructions from the Production Supervisor and perform additional duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
- Capability to work in cold weather and high heat/humidity conditions
- Willingness to work scheduled 12-hour continental shifts, including weekends and overnights when necessary
- Aptitude for climbing ladders and stairs and traversing various terrains
- Flexibility to bend and twist in tight clearance or close-quarter areas
- Vision at or corrected to 20/40
- Ability to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Proficiency in working with hand tools
- Ability to wear a respirator mask when required
COVID-19 Precautions: We prioritize the health and safety of our employees. We have implemented the following precautions:
- Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Implementation of social distancing guidelines
- Regular sanitization, disinfection, and cleaning procedures
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities
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