Material Handler - Oakville

Our client, a well-established manufacturing leader in the steel and building products sector, is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious professional to join their close-knit production team. This role offers an immediate start with a consistent early-morning schedule in a clean, safety-first industrial facility.

Position: Forklift and Overhead Crane Operator
City: Oakville
Position Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: $22.72 per hour

This role involves operating material handling equipment to move raw and finished steel products, loading and unloading machinery, and supporting daily production and warehouse activities within a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Advantages
Competitive starting wage
Convenient location: Oakville, easily accessible by public transit
Role security: Forklift and Overhead Crane Operator position with a direct Temporary to Permanent career path
Predictable work-life shift
Comprehensive company benefits package provided upon permanent hire through a globally recognized parent organization
Comprehensive PPE provided on-site (high-visibility vest, hearing protection, safety glasses, and protective sleeves)
Paid training provided for overhead crane operation
Clean, close-knit, team-oriented shop floor culture with a strong emphasis on workplace health and safety

Responsibilities
Operate a sit-down counterbalance forklift to safely transport finished goods and materials across the facility
Utilize an overhead crane to move heavy raw materials and load steel coils onto processing machines
Manually load and unload materials onto and off machines, handling items weighing up to 50 lbs
Follow all company safety standards, operational protocols, and workplace guidelines at all times
Support general shop floor organization and material staging as required

Qualifications
Previous experience working within the steel or heavy metals manufacturing industry
Hands-on experience operating a sit-down counterbalance forklift (valid external or in-house certification required)
Prior experience with overhead crane operation
Ability to comfortably perform regular physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs
Ownership of CSA-approved steel-toe safety footwear
Clear background check (criminal record check required for compliance)

Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Forklift and Overhead Crane Operator looking to establish a stable, long-term career in Oakville. Offering a steady wage of $22.72 per hour and a straightforward transition from Temporary to Permanent status, you will enjoy consistent weekday morning hours and an environment that prioritizes your safety and development. If you are ready to take the next step in your industrial career, send your resume directly to [email protected]. If you know friends, family members, or colleagues who are experienced equipment operators looking for reliable work, please encourage them to apply and reach out as well!

Interested in this position?
Send your resume to: [email protected]
Text me at: (647) 424-2243

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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