Role overview

Material Handler

Brantford, ON

Afternoon Shift

ABOUT US

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. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Associate for our client located Brantford, ON. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse through safe forklift operation, accurate order handling, and efficient material management.

Advantages:

Competitive pay range of $27.85/hr plus afternoon premium
Straight afternoon shift -3:15 pm – 12:00 am
Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity
Great small team environment
Safety-focused company
Opportunity to grow within a supportive workplace

Responsibilities:

Safely transport, load, and unload materials and equipment within the facility
Operating Combi forklifts
Move and stack goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
Check loads are secure and stack empty pallets properly
Perform daily equipment checks and maintain powered industrial trucks
Maintain clean, safe work areas and accurate inventory records
Follow all safety procedures while handling materials

Qualification:

Minimum 3 years of forklift experience in a warehouse or industrial setting
Forklift certification required
Combi experience needed
Strong sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination
Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights, and safely handle heavy materials
Comfortable working in varying temperatures and able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
Attention to detail and a conscientious approach to safety and material handling

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