Shipper Receiver / Forklift Operator
Location: Guelph, ON
Pay Rate: $21.00/hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Assignment Type: Temporary (through end of August, with potential extension)
Express Employment Professionals Guelph is recruiting on behalf of a great local company for a Shipper Receiver / Forklift Operator to support increased summer workload and vacation coverage.
This role is ideal for a reliable and organized individual with strong warehouse experience and a valid forklift certification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load and unload materials using a forklift
- Move, stack, and organize products in designated warehouse areas
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments with suppliers
- Work with internal teams to schedule and execute deliveries
- Perform general material handling duties (lifting up to 10 kg)
- Enter shipment and inventory data into the company’s internal system (training provided)
- Support overall warehouse operations across loading/unloading areas
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of shipping and receiving experience
- Valid forklift certification (mandatory)
- Experience with pallet jacks and material handling equipment
- Basic computer skills (MS Office Suite preferred)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Previous supervisory experience is considered an asset
Working Conditions:
- Physically active role with lots of walking
- Use of forklift throughout the day
- Standard PPE required:
- Hard hat & safety glasses (provided)
- Steel-toe boots (must be supplied by worker)
- Long pants required (no shorts or tank tops)
- Gloves optional depending on task
Additional Details:
- Overtime paid at time and a half after 44 hours/week
- Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor
- Team of 4 currently in place
- Immediate start available for training, with peak needs in July and August
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to [email protected]
Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience. Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection processes. Express Employment Professionals provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This job posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for a period of three (3) years in accordance with provincial regulations.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
