material handler

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Operate forklift
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Overhead Crane Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Loader
• Overhead crane
• Pallet lifters

Area of specialization

• Construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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