General labour - Oshawa North - 2B - 112031-1

Position: Forklift Operator / Order Picker

Location: Oshawa, ON

Compensation: $24.25 per hour

Schedule: Rotating Night Shift (5:00 PM – 3:30 AM Alternating Sun–Wed / Sun–Tue)

About the Role

Randstad is seeking a dependable Order Picker / Forklift Operator to join a premier manufacturing and distribution facility in Oshawa. In this fast-paced night-shift role, you will safely handle, stage, and manage inventory across the floor.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and counterbalance forklifts, including working at elevated rack heights.

Select, stage, and inspect large-volume product orders for accuracy based on digital instructions.

Keep the warehouse workspace clean, organized, and fully aligned with safety standards.

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience driving material handling equipment (reach truck or cherry picker preferred).

Ease and confidence operating equipment at elevated heights.

Excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a dedication to safety.

Active forklift certification is a bonus (paid on-site training is provided).

Perks & Benefits

Reliable weekly pay rate of $24.25/hour.

Bi-weekly 4-day / 3-day schedule providing predictable time off.

In-depth safety protocols and equipment training.

Advantages
Great Pay Rate: Earn $24.25 per hour with reliable, direct weekly deposits.

Consistent Time Off: Predictable night shift rotation featuring long, multi-day weekends every second week.

Fully Paid On-Site Training: Complete equipment operation and safety training included—previous forklift certification is a bonus, not a requirement.

Industry-Leading Client: Work alongside a top-tier manufacturing and logistics facility in Oshawa via Randstad's network.

Long-Term Advancement: A clean, safety-driven workplace culture built to foster your ongoing professional growth in supply chain operations.

Responsibilities
Order Picking & Staging: Review work orders, shipping manifests, and production reports to pull and place stock accurately.

Equipment Operation: Load, unload, stack, and move inventory safely using reach trucks, cherry pickers, forklifts, clamp trucks, and other machinery.

Inventory Control: Arrange and store products in assigned bins, racks, or shelving according to SKU codes, sizes, and categories.

Order Processing: Handle picking, packing, sorting, and kitting tasks to build and finalize customer orders efficiently.

Quality & Accuracy Checks: Verify order precision, check box/packaging conditions, and ensure full compliance with internal quality guidelines and ISO 9001 standards.

Safety & Maintenance: Perform pre-shift safety checklists on machinery, maintain a clean workstation, and flag equipment maintenance issues right away.

Warehouse Support: Assist with routine cycle counts, stock rotation, physical audits, and keeping the overall facility organized.

Qualifications
Warehouse Experience: Minimum of 3 months of hands-on warehouse experience or relevant vocational training.

Height Comfort: Willingness and physical capability to operate order picking equipment at elevated rack heights.

Physical Capability: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and comfortably perform physical tasks, including standing, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.

Shift Availability: Full availability to work the required night schedule (Week 1: Sun–Wed, 5:00 PM–3:30 AM Week 2: Sun–Tue, 5:00 PM–3:30 AM).

Safety Focus: Strong commitment to occupational health and safety standards, safe equipment operation, and workplace protocols.

Summary
This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

Take the Next Step: If you are ready to advance your career as a Forklift / Order Picker in Oshawa, apply today directly through our website or connect with our specialized recruitment team. Please email your resume in a pdf file at [email protected]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.