material handler
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Noisy.
Work setting:
Warehouse.
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.
Type of product:
Food and food products.
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.
Employment terms options:
Evening. Shift. Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Weekend. Overtime required.
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.
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.).