Forklift/ Warehouse Associate
Job ID: 1805877
Reference Code: SH-Forklift/-Warehouse Associate
- Up to $49,400
- Milton, L9T 3G9
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Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift/Warehouse Associate for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Milton, ON. This role is ideal for an experienced warehouse professional with a valid third-party forklift license and hands-on experience operating a Swing Reach or Raymond Reach forklift.
This opportunity offers stable full-time hours, straight day or afternoon shifts, and the potential to move into a permanent position. Candidates will join a supportive warehouse and manufacturing environment that values teamwork, cross-training, safety, and internal growth. Once hired permanently, employees can access excellent benefits, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently to support warehouse movement, put away, and order fulfillment.
- Complete shipping and receiving tasks, including manual handling and forklift-assisted movement of product.
- Pick, prepare, stage, and verify product for outbound shipments.
- Support inventory control activities, including accurate product placement and stock organization.
- Perform quality assurance checks to help ensure orders meet required standards.
- Assist with general warehouse duties as needed, including lifting, organizing, and maintaining a clean work area.
Compensation and Benefits
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent full-time employment.
- Day shift: $23.00 per hour, Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Afternoon shift: $23.75 per hour, Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Afternoon and night shift premiums available.
- Excellent benefit package once hired permanently.
- Opportunity for growth and promotion.
- Stable company environment.
- On-site subsidized cafeteria.
- Cross-training available in various departments.
Additional Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Operate Swing Reach or Raymond Reach forklift equipment in a busy warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Support shipping, receiving, order picking, product put away, and inventory activities.
- Prepare product for shipment while maintaining accuracy, quality, and safety standards.
- Perform manual warehouse duties in addition to forklift operation.
- Valid third-party forklift license for Swing Reach or Raymond Reach equipment.
- Minimum 2 years of forklift operating experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Good mathematical and computer skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Own transportation is required, as the location is not transit accessible.
- Flexible and willing to assist with manual warehouse duties as required.
- Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and ability to work well in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of inventory control processes.
- Shipping and receiving experience is an asset.
- 3 to 5 years of related warehouse, manufacturing, or forklift experience is considered an asset.