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

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