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material handler

from 45 552 $
Full timeExperience not specifiedOn-siteAmherst Nova Scotia
Gordon Food ServiceAmherst Nova Scotia

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
Support for Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Supports for visible minorities
  • 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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Market insight

Near the median
43 991 $

Based on 24 offers with salary for Jobs on-site in Amherst Nova Scotia

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