Forklift Operator – Automotive Manufacturing

Operate a counterbalance propane forklift in a fast-paced automotive plant. You will supply assembly lines just-in-time, transport raw materials and finished skids, offload shipments, and track inventory using RF scanners within a clean 5S facility.

Details
Location: Guelph, ON
Status: Full-time (40 hrs/week), temporary with permanent potential
Training: Paid, Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Shifts (Set):

Days: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Afternoons: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Nights: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Equipment: Counterbalance propane forklift, RF barcode scanners

Advantages
Consistent Schedule: Steady 40-hour workweeks on a fixed, non-rotating shift.
Long-Term Opportunity: Strong path to contract extensions or direct permanent hire.
Paid Site Training: Full paid onboarding on day shift before your regular assignment.
Safe Work Environment: Clean, organized plant running on strict 5S safety standards.

Advantages
$21.00/Hour + Weekly Pay: Direct deposit every week, with optional overtime for extra income.
Steady 40 Hours: Full-time stability with strong potential for permanent hire or extensions.
Set Shifts: Reliable, non-rotating day, afternoon, or night schedules.
Paid Onboarding: Hands-on, fully paid training on day shift.
Referral Bonuses: Extra cash rewards for referring other candidates.
Recruiter Support: Ongoing guidance from Randstad's industrial staffing specialists.

Responsibilities
Equipment Operation: Safely operate a counterbalance propane forklift across active plant lanes.
Line Feeding: Deliver raw materials, stampings, and parts just-in-time to assembly lines to prevent downtime.
Loading & Staging: Offload inbound supplier shipments and transport finished skids to warehouse bays.
Inventory Tracking: Scan barcodes and track lot numbers using handheld RF scanners for inventory accuracy.
Plant Standards: Conduct pre-shift equipment checks and maintain facility 5S safety and housekeeping rules.

Qualifications
Certification: Valid Counterbalance Forklift license.
Experience: 1–2 years operating forklifts in an industrial, plant, or warehouse environment.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with RF barcode scanners for inventory tracking.
Shift Availability: Open to day-shift training, with flexibility for permanent placement on days, afternoons, or nights.
Safety Gear & Mindset: CSA-approved steel-toed boots and a strong commitment to plant safety standards.
Work Style: Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.
Transportation: Reliable daily commute to Guelph, ON.

Summary
Ways to apply:

- Apply directly to this ad
- Visit www.randstad.ca to search by job title and apply online
- send your resume on [email protected] with subject line "Forklift operator - Guelph"

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