FORKLIFT OPERATOR PERMANENT

MILTON, ON

$22/HR

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

STRIVE is working with a well-established organization seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team in Milton, ON.

You will be responsible for safely and efficiently loading, unloading, moving, picking, and staging building materials throughout the warehouse and yard. This role involves working with inbound and outbound goods, operating a forklift on flat deck trucks and vans, and ensuring customer orders are accurately prepared. This opportunity is ideal for a safety-focused and reliable individual with strong attention to detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse and outdoor yard workplace.

ADVANTAGES

Full-time permanent opportunity with a well-established organization

Hourly wage of $22/hr

Both dayshift or afternoon shift available at this time

Day shift (7:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Afternoon shift (1:00pm - 9:00pm)

Comprehensive benefits package including dental, extended health, and vision care from first day

RRSP matching to support your long-term financial goals

Life insurance coverage and wellness benefits

Stable, long-term employment with opportunities for career growth





Work in a fast-paced and team-oriented warehouse environment

Opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive team

Opportunity to build your experience within the building materials industry

Join an established organization with over 50 years of industry experience

Responsibilities

Safely load and unload building materials on flat deck trucks and vans

Operate a heavy-duty forklift to efficiently move materials throughout the warehouse and yard

Accurately pick and stage customer orders

Double-check loads before they leave the yard

Provide excellent customer service to customers and truck drivers

Communicate with Operations, Sales, and Administration to ensure optimal team performance

Scan and track the movement of goods to their correct locations

Maintain accurate and timely updates within the Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Participate in the ongoing organization of materials to maintain an efficient and organized warehouse environment

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Follow company safety policies and procedures

Requirements

Previous forklift experience loading and unloading flat deck trucks and vans

Safety-focused with strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Physically fit with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively

Must be comfortable working 90% outdoors in all weather conditions

Industry experience from steel, lumber, construction is an asset

Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Working knowledge of RF scanners in a WMS environment is an asset

Knowledge of building materials is an asset

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

📌 Evening shift - Warehouse Forklift Operator ( Full-time) (Milton)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Milton