Forklift Operator - Continental Shifts

Take your material handling expertise to the next level with a market-leading manufacturing and logistics facility in Brantford, Ontario. Randstad Canada is seeking precision-driven, safety-first Forklift Operators ready to tackle high-density racking, narrow aisle navigation, and high-tier stacking.

If you are an experienced equipment operator who thrives on precision driving and predictable schedules, this is your opportunity to partner with Randstad—Canada's leader in staffing solutions—and secure steady, rewarding employment with an industry-leading team.

Advantages
- Competitive Earning Potential: Earn $21.00 to $23.00 per hour with reliable weekly pay deposits.
- Balanced Continental Schedule: 12-hour shifts featuring built-in overtime, predictable rotations, and alternating long weekends off (Week 1: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun; Week 2: Wed/Thu).
- Shift Stability: Dedicated day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) or night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) to fit your lifestyle.
- Modern Work Environment: Safe, clean, climate-moderated, peanut-free, and allergen-controlled production facility.
PPE Provided: Onsite personal protective gear supplied daily (hairnets, beard nets, voluntary hearing protection).
- Dedicated Career Advocates: Ongoing support from specialized Randstad recruiters focused on your career growth in manufacturing and logistics.

Responsibilities
- Multi-Equipment Operation: Safely maneuver Sit-Down Counterbalance, Narrow Aisle Reach trucks, and Dock Stockers across busy warehouse and manufacturing zones.
- Line Feeding & Material Supply: Access digital pick lists and onboard RF scan terminals to retrieve raw packaging components (skids, plastics, liners, corrugated cardboard) and feed production lines without delay.
- Precision Staging & Transport: Transfer completed production skids to staging zones, apply protective stretch wrap, and move inventory to warehouse distribution bays.
- High-Level Vertical Stacking: Execute advanced stacking protocols, positioning finished goods pallets up to 10 tiers high near facility ceiling limits.
- Tight-Clearance Maneuvering: Guide reach equipment smoothly through narrow racking aisles with lateral clearances as tight as 8 inches.
- Equipment Care & Maintenance: Conduct pre-shift mechanical inspections, log equipment status, and follow battery charging bay safety guidelines.
- Facility Standards: Uphold stringent Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), allergen controls, and proactive housekeeping routines.

Qualifications
- Forklift Experience: At least 2 years of recent hands-on operation across Reach Trucks, Counterbalance, and Dock Stockers.
- Certification: Valid external forklift license or verifiable in-house operating certification (Counterbalance and Narrow Aisle Reach).
- Spatial Mastery: Exceptional depth perception and spatial awareness for 10-tier high stacking and tight-aisle driving (8-inch margins).
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable utilizing RF scanners, digital pick systems, and warehouse terminals.
- Education & Gear: Grade 12 diploma/GED (or equivalent industry experience) and CSA-approved steel-toe boots or shoes.
- Protocol Compliance: Willingness to adhere strictly to safety rules, a 100% peanut-free plant policy, and GMP dress codes (long sleeves/pants, zero jewelry, unscented personal care products, no nail polish/artificial nails).
- Schedule Readiness: Commitment to a 12-hour continental schedule, including scheduled alternating weekends.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal English skills to interface with floor supervisors, line operators, and shipping personnel.

Summary
Your next career step is closer than you think! Opportunities with leading facilities like this fill quickly—put your precision forklift skills to work where they are recognized, valued, and rewarded.

Apply today using one of three simple methods:
- Apply directly to this posting with your updated resume.
- Browse our website at randstad.ca to explore this position and other manufacturing & logistics roles in your area.
- Download the Randstad App (available on iOS and Android) to apply instantly, manage your profile, and receive real-time job alerts right from your phone.

*Note: 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.

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.