Forklift Operator

We are recruiting certified forklift operators for warehouses, distribution centres and plants in Kitchener, on counterbalance trucks and, at some sites, reach trucks and walkies.

A shift starts with a pre-operation inspection of the truck and the logbook. Then you are assigned to the dock, to put-away and replenishment, or to picking, depending on your certification and the day's volume. Tell us honestly which machines you have run and for how long; we match you to sites on that.

Pay and hours

• $20.00 to $25.00 an hour. Reach-truck and order-picker experience, nights and freezer work pay at the top of the range.
• Day, afternoon and night shifts. Most sites run 8-hour shifts and some run 12-hour rotations
• Nights and weekends usually pay $1 to $2 an hour more
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 44 hours in a week
• Offered as: temporary and temp-to-perm. While you are on assignment through us, Assured is your employer and pays you.

What you will do

• Unload inbound trailers, then stage and verify pallets
• Put stock away to racking and replenish pick faces
• Load outbound trailers to the departure schedule
• Scan every move on an RF unit
• Complete the pre-shift inspection and report defects

What you need

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• A current forklift certificate showing the classes of truck you are trained on
• At least six months of recent experience on the equipment
• CSA-approved safety boots (green triangle) before your first shift
• References who can speak to your safety record and attendance

Helpful, not required: reach truck, order picker or dock stocker experience; experience with a warehouse management system; freezer experience.

The work environment

• Dock work is exposed to outdoor temperatures when doors are open
• Some sites are cold storage, with insulated gear provided and timed breaks out of the cold
• Some sites require a criminal record check

What you get

• Paid every week by direct deposit, with an electronic pay stub
• Vacation pay on top of your hourly rate, and public holiday pay when you qualify
• WSIB coverage from your first shift, with tax and other deductions handled on every pay
• A safety orientation before you start, and WHMIS training arranged if you need it
• A recruiter you can phone seven days a week
• Never a fee. Employers pay for our service, not you

Where the work is in Kitchener

• South Kitchener business parks: manufacturing, food processing and distribution near Highway 401.

Grand River Transit and the ION light rail between Conestoga and Fairway stations cover the central corridor, with buses out to the business parks. Sites at the edges of the region, and overnight shifts, usually need a car.

These roles also suit people living in Waterloo, Cambridge, Breslau and Elmira.

About this posting

This posting is not for an existing vacancy. We place forklift operators at client sites in Kitchener throughout the year, and this posting is for that ongoing recruitment. Apply now and a recruiter will contact you about the next assignment that fits your shifts and where you live. The pay range is the range across our client sites; the rate for a specific assignment is confirmed before you accept it.

To apply, use the form on this page or call 647-627-9754. It takes about a minute and a resume is optional.

Assured Employment Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available on request at every stage of hiring.