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Job Descrption

Randstad Canada is currently hiring for one of our esteemed clients specializing in international exports and imports!

We are looking for Freight Handlers - Counterbalance Forklift Operator with counterbalance forklift experience for a part-time position

The position is located in London, Ontario

The shift time is Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 3:00pm
This is a contract position that will end on January 15th, 2025.

Successful candidate must perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to
forklift, pallet jack, hand truck.

Must be able to do physical work lifting, bending, reaching, etc.

Counterbalance External Valid License is a MUST have.

The starting wage is $24.40 an hour.

Advantages
- Weekly pay schedule
- Opportunity to work for a leading company in the imports and exports industry
- A permanent file with Randstad which we can use to elect you for future assignments

Responsibilities
- Perform freight handling using... appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck

- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Verify that documentation matches freight description, including, but not limited to type, weight, and hazardous materials, using current electronic and manual system
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including, but not limited to pallets, straps, rope
- Recoup and repair damaged freight when necessary
- Verify and complete required documentation and reports
- Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
- Perform other duties as required

Qualifications
- Forklift operation experience, required
- Valid forklift certificate preferred
- Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more
-Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift
- Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred
- Able to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
-Able to follow instructions and complete required training
- Able to work alone or as a team member
- Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise

Summary
Interested? Apply directly to this job posting

We appreciate all applications; however, we will only be reaching out to those who meet the client’s qualifications.

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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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