material handler
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Noisy
Work setting
- Warehouse
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Build pallets
- 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
- Pick orders and stock
- Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Food and food products
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Adaptability
- Analytical
- Goal-oriented
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Accurate
- Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
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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