Forklift Operator

Location: Brantford, Ontario
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Pay Rate: $20.75/hour SIN only (direct deposit)

Looking for an opportunity to put your forklift and warehouse experience to work?

We are currently hiring Forklift Operators for our client in Brantford, Ontario.

This is a hands‑on distribution centre role involving material handling, forklift operation, receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping customer orders. The successful candidate will have previous warehouse experience and a valid Class I Forklift License
, with experience operating CROWN electric lift trucks
.

• $20.75/hour starting pay
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Choice of day or afternoon shift
• Full-time opportunity
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced distribution centre
• Gain valuable warehouse and material handling experience
• Opportunity to operate industrial lift equipment

You may be responsible for:

• Loading and unloading skids/pallets on and off trailers and transporting materials to various areas within the plant.
• Safely placing and removing skids from assigned storage bunks.
• Ensuring accurate counts of materials being received and shipped.
• Wrapping and strapping completed skids from the production line.
• Operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to transport materials throughout the facility.
• Receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking, and loading customer orders and products.
• Performing material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing, and unpacking.
• Transporting materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks.
• Storing and retrieving materials within the warehouse.
• Working on the production assembly line when required.
• Following all company safety, security, and housekeeping protocols.
• Respecting company property, equipment, customers, and workplace policies.
• Performing other material handling and warehouse duties as required.

• Distribution centre and warehouse environment.
• Fast‑paced material handling and shipping environment.
• Regular operation of forklifts and powered industrial equipment.
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to work efficiently while meeting time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Strong focus on workplace safety and accuracy.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre, including picking, packing, receiving, shipping, or returns.
• Valid Class I Forklift License required.
• Experience operating Reach and Sit-Down Dock Stocker forklifts
  , including Crown and Reverse.
• Previous experience operating CROWN electric lift trucks is required.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety regulations.
• Reliable, safety‑focused, and hardworking.

• Ability to perform regular material handling and warehouse duties.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, lift, move, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Comfortable operating industrial equipment and working in a warehouse/distribution centre environment.
• Ability to safely perform repetitive physical tasks as required.

• Valid Class I Forklift License
  .
• Previous CROWN electric lift truck experience.
• Must be available to attend an onsite assessment during the day
  .
• CSA-approved steel-toe safety shoes may be required.