Forklift Operator (Copy)

Milton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$22 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Safely operate a heavy-duty forklift to load, unload, move, pick, and stage building materials in the warehouse and outdoor yard, including on flat deck trucks and vans. Verify customer orders and loads, track goods in the WMS, coordinate with internal teams and customers, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Job details

FORKLIFT OPERATOR PERMANENT MILTON, ON $22/HR 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. 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 environment. 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 #INDSTRIVEON

What you’ll do

Requirements

Previous forklift experience loading and unloading flat deck trucks and vans is required, along with a safety-focused approach, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather; RF scanner and WMS experience and knowledge of building materials are assets.