Swing Reach Operator

Job:
Swing Reach Forklift Operator

Location:

Newmarket, ON

Shift: Days, 7AM-3:30PM, Monday to Friday with occasional overtime
Pay: $22 an hour
Type:
Temporary to permanent

Are you an experienced forklift driver looking to take your career to new heights? We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-minded Swing Reach Operator for an exciting opportunity in Newmarket, Ontario. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to join a dynamic warehousing team. As a Swing Reach Operator, you will play a vital role in our client's daily supply chain operations, ensuring that inventory is moved efficiently, accurately, and safely throughout the facility.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be navigating narrow aisles using wire-guided turret trucks and swing reach forklifts. You will be working extensively at elevated heights to pick individual items, pull entire skids out of bulk storage areas, and put away incoming stock. Precision is key, as you will be executing direct picks, handling cartons, labeling products, and staging orders for specific lines.

This position requires comfort working in narrow aisles and high-bay racking systems where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount to meeting daily production quotas.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Swing Reach Operator seeking stability and long-term career progression. The position operates on a consistent straight day shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, offering an excellent work-life balance. While this opportunity is starting on a temporary basis to support our client's seasonal volume, there is a strong possibility of transitioning into a permanent, full-time role for the right candidate as business volumes remain steady.

Occasional overtime and Saturday shifts may be required depending on seasonal client demands, providing an excellent opportunity to maximize your earnings. The hourly rate for this position is $22 per hour,

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Advantages

• Competitive hourly compensation of $22 per hour

• Desirable and stable day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, promoting an excellent work-life balance.

• Opportunity for lucrative overtime pay and Saturday shifts during peak seasonal volume periods.

• Clear potential to transition into a permanent, full-time position within a growing, reputable logistics company.

• Convenient warehouse location in Newmarket, Ontario, with accessible parking and transit options nearby.

• Safe, clean, and highly organized warehouse environment utilizing modern, well-maintained equipment.

• Weekly pay schedule with reliable direct deposit through Randstad.

• Access to continuous training and professional development opportunities supported by an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wire-guided swing reach forklift / turret truck safely and efficiently within very narrow aisles.

• Pick individual items and books from designated pick areas as well as entire skids from bulk storage zones.

• Execute direct picks by collecting specific carton quantities, applying accurate labels, and transporting them to designated staging lines.

• Perform inventory replenishment tasks by safely pulling products from upper racking levels and moving them to lower picking bins.

• Conduct pre-operational safety inspections on the material handling equipment daily and report any maintenance issues immediately.

• Use RF scanners or warehouse management system paperwork to accurately track product movements and maintain inventory integrity.

• Assist with general warehouse duties including palletizing, wrapping skids, and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment.

• Follow all established health and safety protocols, especially regarding working at heights and operating heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Valid certification or prior documented experience operating a Swing Reach, Turret Truck, or Order Picker…