Material Handler
Brantford, ON
Afternoon Shift
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
THE ROLE
We are currently seeking a Warehouse Associate for our client located Brantford, ON. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse through safe forklift operation, accurate order handling, and efficient material management.
Advantages:
- Competitive pay range of $27.85/hr plus afternoon premium
- Straight afternoon shift -3:15 pm – 12:00 am
- Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity
- Great small team environment
- Safety-focused company
- Opportunity to grow within a supportive workplace
Responsibilities:
- Safely transport, load, and unload materials and equipment within the facility
- Operating Combi forklifts
- Move and stack goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
- Check loads are secure and stack empty pallets properly
- Perform daily equipment checks and maintain powered industrial trucks
- Maintain clean, safe work areas and accurate inventory records
- Follow all safety procedures while handling materials
Qualification:
- Minimum 3 years of forklift experience in a warehouse or industrial setting
- Forklift certification required
- Combi experience needed
- Strong sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights, and safely handle heavy materials
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures and able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
- Attention to detail and a conscientious approach to safety and material handling
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