Job Overview

Location: Milton, ON

Shift Details:

- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m / 3:30 p.m -12:00 a.m / 11:45 p.m -7:00 a.m.
- Shift Type: Day Shift / Afternoon shift/ Mid-night shift

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join a dynamic warehouse/manufacturing environment in Milton. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling, moving, and shipping materials efficiently and accurately while supporting both warehouse and production operations.

This role requires a reliable, experienced individual with strong communication skills, proven forklift experience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and organized workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work from written or verbal instructions, system-generated picking documents, and established work routines.
- Verify part numbers and quantities against packing slips for accuracy.
- Receive incoming parts on the dock and/or truck bay, relocate them, and ensure proper allocation and documentation.
- Prepare items for shipment by assembling containers, posting weights, and completing required paperwork.
- Pick, pack, move, put away, wrap, and load skids of various sizes and weights.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse office, customer service, drivers, and carriers to ensure proper delivery.
- Perform accurate picking and counting of materials of various weights and dimensions.
- Support and assist team members with various warehouse tasks and dock activities as required.
- Operate lift equipment safely (Counterbalance, Reach Truck, and Order Picker) to move materials in and out of high-bay racking and throughout the facility.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits.




- Maintain a clean and organized work area — including emptying bins (wood, wire, steel, garbage, cardboard).
- Troubleshoot and resolve pending transactions.
- Promote a safety-first and continuous improvement culture in collaboration with team members and leadership.

What Will Make You Successful:

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in material handling within a manufacturing or warehouse environment and is confident using forklifts and material handling tools. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and communicate effectively across departments. A strong safety mindset, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating Counterbalance, Reach Truck, and Order Picker in a warehouse/manufacturing setting (narrow aisle experience preferred).
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (no sponsorship available).
- Must reside within 50 km of Milton, ON (no relocation provided).

Position Criteria:

- Safety-first mindset and attention to detail.
- Operates forklifts approximately 30–40% of the time.
- Willing to perform both driving and material handling/picking duties as needed.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficient with MS Office 365, Outlook, and RF Scanners.
- Effective time management and teamwork skills.

Career Connections Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact Career Connections Canada Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker (Canada)
🏢 Career Connections Canada
📍 Canada