Reference Number: AG829150774

Date Posted: 07/04/2025

Country: Canada

Province: Ontario

City: Barrie

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00

Job Description

We're seeking Electric Counterbalance Forklift Operators/Material Handlers for our client in the Orillia area. As a Forklift Operator/Material Handler, you'll be responsible for managing the movement of materials within the facility, ensuring that products are handled safely and efficiently.

What We Offer:

Location: Orillia ON L3V6H2
Salary: $20- $22/hr depending on experience
Shifts: Rotating continental shifts; 2 weeks of day shift (7 am-7 pm) and 2 weeks of night shift (7 pm-7 am).
Start Date – ASAP on an ongoing basis.
Temporary to Permanent opportunity

What You’ll Do:

Operate a Propane and Electric Counterbalance Forklift according to the instructions provided.
Ensure safety measures are followed while operating both manual and mechanical functions.
Ensure film orders are properly skidded and secured with rolls standing/flat and adequate signage.
Assist the production runs by preparing/staging materials (remove full skids, provide empty skids, etc.).
Perform and document tow motor safety checks daily before use.
Remove full core/wood boxes and replace with empty boxes.
Weigh and tag full scrap boxes (or gaylords) according to material and replace with empty boxes; record any weighed scrap on your scrap reports.
Maintain the production and warehouse areas ensuring a clean, safe and organized environment free of clutter.
Load and unload materials from trucks and containers.
Build pallets and prepare shipments for delivery.
Conduct regular inventory checks and report discrepancies.
Other duties as requested and required.

What we’re looking for:

3+ years relevant counterbalance forklift and material handling experience.
Must have a valid forklift certification.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
Must have experience loading materials and merchandise onto the trailers.
Must have experience using material handling equipment (MHE).
Must have a clean criminal background.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal-opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at [email protected].

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Date Posted:
07/04/2025

Job Category:
GL - Material Handling

Job Location:
Barrie, Ontario

Job Type:
Temp to Perm

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