Forklift Operator Part-Time - Rosser, MB in Ottawa

Are you an experienced material handling professional looking for a stable morning schedule? Randstad Canada is seeking a reliable Part-Time Forklift Operator and Freight Handler to join our client's cross-dock logistics team in Rosser, MB, conveniently located near Winnipeg.

Position: Part-Time Freight Handler / Forklift Operator

Location: Rosser, MB (Winnipeg Area)

Shift: Morning Shift 07:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Mon-Fri

Pay Rate: $24.04 per hour

Advantages

• Competitive pay rate of $24.04 per hour
• Consistent morning schedule (07:00 AM – 11:00 AM) that allows for excellent work-life balance
• Valuable hands-on experience within a leading manufacturing & logistics facility
• Supportive and safety-focused Randstad Operational team environment

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to move freight safely across the cross-dock area
• Verify shipping documentation against physical freight descriptions, including cargo weight, piece count, and hazardous material classifications
• Plan, organize, and execute proper loading sequences for trailers using securing tools such as load straps and wooden boards
• Perform recouping and repair work on damaged freight packaging whenever necessary
• Adhere to all health and safety policies, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) protocols
• Conduct routine yard checks and complete assigned administrative or reporting tasks accurately
• Assist service centre personnel and customers with freight inquiries, loading support, and paperwork as required
• Maintain clean and organized dock facilities, performing indoor and outdoor housekeeping duties
• Provide guidance and peer mentoring to new freight handler team members during onboarding
• Comply fully with all safety regulations, provincial laws, and organizational policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (must be able to provide a copy of HS diploma)
• Prior experience operating forklifts, handling freight, or working in a cross-dock or warehouse environment
• Valid forklift operator certificate, or the ability to successfully obtain certification during the probationary period
• Physical capability to bend, twist, squat, and perform heavy lifting (50 lbs), including maneuvering dock plates
• Full awareness of safety signals, machinery backup alarms, and auditory warning devices in a busy dock and yard environment
• Readiness to work on-site in a cross-dock environment exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and machinery fumes

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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.