material handler

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 setting

• Warehouse
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

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
• 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
• Perform front desk duties
• Operate forklift
• Ensure products and work methods maximize safety, productivity and comfort
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Pack items for shipping and distribution

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Industrial supplies
• Construction materials or coatings

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Pallet lifters

Area of work experience

• Material handling

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Energetic
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Organized
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program

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

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

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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