material handler

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Warehouse. Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre.

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.

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.

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.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

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.

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.).