material handler

Education:

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

Work site environment:

Dusty. Hot. Noisy.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate. Manufacture.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

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.

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.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.

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.

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.