Material Handler – Permanent Full-Time
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Pay: $23.64–$27.85 per hour, based on experience
Shift Premium: Additional $0.80 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Schedule: 12-hour continental shifts, rotating between days and nights every two weeks
Staff Plus is recruiting two experienced Material Handlers for permanent full time opportunities with an established industrial manufacturer in Burlington.
This position is ideal for a safety-conscious and dependable material-handling professional who is certified and experienced in operating counterbalance, reach and Combi forklifts within a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Receive, inspect and verify incoming materials against shipping and receiving documentation.
- Safely load, unload, move and store raw materials, finished products and production supplies.
- Operate counterbalance, reach and Combi forklifts in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Supply production areas with the required materials while preventing workflow interruptions.
- Complete internal material transfers and accurately update inventory records.
- Pick, stage, count, weigh, sort, pack and prepare materials for production or shipment.
- Maintain accurate receiving, shipping, inventory and material-movement documentation.
- Assist with order fulfillment and ensure products are properly labelled and traceable.
- Monitor inventory levels and report shortages, discrepancies or damaged materials.
- Support cycle counts and other inventory-control activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe warehouse and production environment.
- Participate in 5S, Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement activities.Work collaboratively with production, shipping, receiving and warehouse team members.
- Perform additional material-handling duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Valid certifications for counterbalance, reach and Combi forklifts.
- Practical experience operating all three types of equipment in an industrial environment.
- At least one year of material-handling, warehouse, logistics or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience supporting shipping, receiving, inventory control or production operations.
- Ability to complete documentation accurately and maintain material traceability.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow work instructions and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical and Scheduling Requirements
- Ability to work a 12-hour continental schedule that rotates between days and nights every two weeks.
- Day shifts begin at 7:00 a.m.; night shifts begin at 7:00 p.m.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend and perform repetitive physical activities throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment.
What’s Offered
- Permanent full time employment.
- Competitive compensation of $23.64–$27.85 per hour, based on experience.
- Additional $0.80-per-hour shift premium.
- Stable opportunity with an established industrial manufacturer.
- Safety-focused and team-oriented working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to production, warehouse and inventory operations.
To apply, please submit an updated resume clearly identifying your counterbalance, reach and Combi forklift certifications and related material-handling experience, Intereste candidates can also send their resumes to
[email protected] .
Staff Plus is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the selection process.
Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
📌 Material Handler (Burlington)
🏢 Staff Plus
📍 Burlington