Industrial Technician (Forklift Required)

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Located in Hamilton, ON

Salary: $32.73 per hour

Hamilton Express Employment Professionals has proudly served the Hamilton area for over 28 years, connecting job seekers with leading employers across a variety of industries.

Our client is expanding their growing industrial team and is seeking a reliable Operations Technician to support plant operations, equipment monitoring, material handling, and quality control.

If you have experience in production, industrial operations, or machine operation, enjoy physical work, problem-solving, and working with heavy equipment in a safe, team-focused environment, this could be the role for you!

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Afternoon Shift: Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Night Shift: Sunday – Thursday | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate production equipment and support daily plant operations
• Package 1000 kg bulk bags using automated loading systems
• Monitor product quality and accurately record production data
• Identify, report, and repair issues following standard procedures
• Load outgoing customer orders and unload incoming deliveries
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and front-end loaders for material handling
• Work at heights using fall protection (training provided)
• Run control panels and PLC-based automated systems
• Evaluate raw materials and finished products to meet specifications
• Support preventative maintenance, inspections, and wear-part replacements
• Maintain accurate quality and production records
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operating procedures
• Assist with other plant tasks as assigned by management

Are You Qualified?

• Valid 3rd-party forklift license – MUST have
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle heavy materials
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or production
• Ability to follow SOPs, production plans, and safety procedures
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Technical diploma or equivalent work experience
• Welding experience or Red Seal mechanical training is an asset
• Experience with loaders, forklifts, and scissor lifts is preferred
• Solid math skills and attention to detail

Education & Technical Experience

• Technical diploma or related experience/training preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will be considered
• Mechanical Red Seal certification is an asset
• Candidates with documented safety achievements or a strong safety record are encouraged to apply

Why Join the Team?

• Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing industry
• Hands-on training with advanced and automated equipment
• Competitive pay and consistent hours
• Build valuable skills in manufacturing, maintenance, and heavy equipment operation
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow

This posting represents a current open vacancy with our client.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled screening tools that review applications based on keywords and minimum qualifications. Final hiring decisions are made by a human recruiter.

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