Job Title: Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Location: Milton, Ontario
Job Type: Full-time
Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada (No sponsorship provided)
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently handling materials of various sizes and weights, ensuring that they are received, picked, packed, and loaded accurately. Your primary duties will include operating lift equipment, performing cycle counts, and supporting a safety-first culture.
Key Responsibilities:

• Material Handling: Accurately unload, pick, and count materials using the Oracle system and handheld scanners.
• Packaging & Loading: Package and load materials to meet customer satisfaction.
• Lift Equipment Operation: Safely operate lift equipment such as counterbalance, reach trucks, and order pickers to move materials.
• Team Support: Assist team members with various tasks throughout the warehouse.
• Safety & Compliance: Work with the management team to maintain a safety-first culture.
• Cycle Counts & Audits: Perform routine inventory counts and audits.
• Problem Solving: Address routine warehouse issues efficiently.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience operating Raymond reach, counterbalance, cherry picker, and tow motor/lift truck (Truck usage will be 40-50%).
• Certification: Valid fall arrest certification.
• Skills: Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office and database management.
• Location: Must reside within 80km of Milton.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at elevated heights with an up-to-date order picker certificate.
• Familiarity with inventory software systems.

Position Criteria:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Effective time management and teamwork skills.

Join us today and be part of a team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement!
***Career Connections Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact Career Connections***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Kindly answer the below questions (required for evaluation):

1. What forklifts do you have experience in?
(Please mention the number of years for each machine)
2. Do you have fall arrest certification?
3. Do you have tow truck/lift truck certification?
4. Are you willing to travel to the job location everyday using reliable transportation?
Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years (required)
• Material handling: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)
• Fall Protection License (required)

Work Location: In person