Crown Reach & Electric Counterbalance Forklift Operator Location: Milton, ON

Industry: Food Manufacturing – Premium Baked Goods

Pay Rate: $26.50/hour

Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with flexibility for overtime and occasional weekends

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing, based on client business needs

About the Opportunity

Fuze HR Solutions is currently hiring an experienced Crown Reach & Electric Counterbalance Forklift Operator for a well-established food manufacturing facility in Milton, Ontario.

This position is based within a busy Shipping & Receiving operation and is ideal for an experienced forklift operator who is comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing and warehouse environment.

The successful candidate must have valid forklift certification and a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience operating both Crown Reach and Electric Counterbalance forklifts.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely and efficiently operate Crown Reach and Electric Counterbalance forklifts
- Move finished and packaged products from production to designated storage locations
- Load and unload trailers safely and accurately
- Stage ingredients and packaging materials to support production requirements
- Inspect pallets for damage and ensure products are properly labelled
- Accurately document inventory movements using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Follow all applicable MOL, GMP, HACCP and CTPAT procedures and standards
- Assist production staff when required




- Occasionally operate other production equipment, including an apple peeler; training will be provided
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
- Follow all company food safety, health and safety, and warehouse procedures

Working Environment

This position involves working in both cooler (+5°C) and freezer (-20°C) environments.

Operators will move in and out of temperature-controlled areas throughout the shift and will not be stationed inside the freezer for extended periods.

Freezer gear, including a freezer jacket, gloves and sweater, will be provided.

Requirements

- Valid forklift certification for Crown Reach and Electric Counterbalance
- Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience operating both types of equipment
- Previous Shipping & Receiving and warehouse experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with a WMS is an asset
- Comfortable working in cooler and freezer environments
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs when required
- Must have steel-toe safety shoes
- Must be comfortable working in a quick-paced food manufacturing environment
- Must be flexible to work overtime and occasional weekends based on operational requirements
- Ability to successfully complete a background check as part of the onboarding process
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, accuracy and reliability

Contract Info / Information sur le contrat

- Job ID / No. du Poste: 63501354
- Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1

📌 Forklift Operator (Milton)
🏢 Fuze HR Solutions
📍 Milton