Job Title: Yard Forklift Operator
Location: Milton, ON
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (direct hire)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Job Description
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Ready for a steady, full-time role with a company that values hard work? We are looking for a dependable Yard Forklift Operator to join our growing team in Milton. In this role, you will be the backbone of our lumber yard operations, taking charge of inventory replenishment, organizing stock, and managing daily order preparation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, appreciate a straightforward Monday-to-Friday schedule, and enjoy a mix of outdoor and warehouse work, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Advantages
We believe in taking care of the people who keep our business moving. Here is what we offer from day one:
Solid Pay: $24.00 per hour with reliable, consistent weekly hours.
Day-1 Benefits: Full medical and dental coverage starting on your very first day—no waiting period.
Financial Growth: Annual performance-based pay reviews plus a yearly bonus.
Work-Life Balance: A set Monday-to-Friday day shift so you can keep your weekends for yourself.
Paid Time Off: Fully paid statutory holidays.
Job Comfort: Stay warm while you work—our yard forklifts are equipped with fully heated cabs.
Stability: Long-term job security with a rapidly expanding, stable company.
Career Advancement: Clear pathways to learn new skills and move up into leadership roles.
Responsibilities
As a key member of our yard crew, your daily routine will include:
Loading & Unloading: Safely moving, stacking, and transferring lumber shipments using a counterbalance forklift.
Order Staging: Palletizing orders, securing loads, and staging materials in the correct shipping zones.
Inventory Management: Keeping stock levels organized, accurately sorted, and easily accessible.
Outdoor Operations: Working comfortably outdoors across all seasons (making full use of the heated forklift cab during the winter).
General Yard Upkeep: Pitching in with general warehouse tasks and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should bring the following to the table:
Licensing: A current, valid Counterbalance Forklift certification.
Experience: Previous experience working in an outdoor yard environment or heavy industrial setting.
Physical Capability: Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs and handle the physical demands of a busy yard.
Weather Adaptability: Comfortable working outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
Reliability: A rock-solid attendance record, a strong work ethic, and a positive, team-first attitude.
Summary
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.
If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Apply online or email your resume to talent.center@randstad.ca to join our team!
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.
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Job Title: Yard Forklift Operator
Location: Milton, ON
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (direct hire)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Job Description
Ready for a steady, full-time role with a company that values hard work? We are looking for a dependable Yard Forklift Operator to join our growing team in Milton. In this role, you will be the backbone of our lumber yard operations, taking charge of inventory replenishment, organizing stock, and managing daily order preparation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, appreciate a straightforward Monday-to-Friday schedule, and enjoy a mix of outdoor and warehouse work, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Advantages
We believe in taking care of the people who keep our business moving. Here is what we offer from day one:
Solid Pay: $24.00 per hour with reliable, consistent weekly hours.
Day-1 Benefits: Full medical and dental coverage starting on your very first day—no waiting period.
Financial Growth: Annual performance-based pay reviews plus a yearly bonus.
Work-Life Balance: A set Monday-to-Friday day shift so you can keep your weekends for yourself.
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Paid Time Off: Fully paid statutory holidays.
Job Comfort: Stay warm while you work—our yard forklifts are equipped with fully heated cabs.
Stability: Long-term job security with a rapidly expanding, stable company.
Career Advancement: Clear pathways to learn new skills and move up into leadership roles.
Responsibilities
As a key member of our yard crew, your daily routine will include:
Loading & Unloading: Safely moving, stacking, and transferring lumber shipments using a counterbalance forklift.
Order Staging: Palletizing orders, securing loads, and staging materials in the correct shipping zones.
Inventory Management: Keeping stock levels organized, accurately sorted, and easily accessible.
Outdoor Operations: Working comfortably outdoors across all seasons (making full use of the heated forklift cab during the winter).
General Yard Upkeep: Pitching in with general warehouse tasks and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should bring the following to the table:
Licensing: A current, valid Counterbalance Forklift certification.
Experience: Previous experience working in an outdoor yard environment or heavy industrial setting.
Physical Capability: Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs and handle the physical demands of a busy yard.
Weather Adaptability: Comfortable working outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
Reliability: A rock-solid attendance record, a strong work ethic, and a positive, team-first attitude.
Summary
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.
If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Apply online or email your resume to talent.center@randstad.ca to join our team!
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.
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