Material Handler

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If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

We are currently hiring for a Material Handler 1 for a 6 Month Temporary placement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all material handling & control.
• Physically receives material; verifies to packing slips and requirements; enters in MRP system; storage and packaging; provisioning; inventory control.
• Confirms materials are correctly identified and received without damage (ID and Damage).
• Review documents related to each receipt to determine compliance.
• Assures no package is received with damage without following the proper process. Issues material; verifies/completes required documents; enters transaction/records data in MRP system; conducts material cycle counts and location/cycle count confirmation; originates and processes discrepancy reports.
• Performs material kitting to meet MRP and/or customer requirements; maintains the kits until completion; delivers to customer’s point of need or parts window.
• Moves materials manually or with carts, pallet lifter and forklifts.
• In rotation, serves customers at parts window; performs other related duties as required.
• Other related duties as required.

Complexity

• Work is structured and well documented. Some work is routine and repetitive e.g. kitting.
• Recognizes and reports on irregularities/issues; may make minor choices in task completion

Initiative and Accountability

• Work is assigned daily by supervisor, Lead Hand or through MRP system. Work is prioritized and monitored by task progress/completion and metrics e.g. kit accuracy, cycle counting time, quality.
• Accountable for the timely completion and quality of own work. Responsible to safeguard people, equipment and property within stated guidelines in the completion of tasks.
• Uses initiative to move to next task without instruction, provide appropriate customer service (parts window) and maintain orderly work area.
• Work is assigned daily by supervisor, Lead Hand or through MRP system. Work is prioritized and monitored by task progress/completion and metrics e.g. kit accuracy, cycle counting time, quality.
• Accountable for the timely completion and quality of own work. Responsible to safeguard people, equipment and property within stated guidelines in the completion of tasks.
• Uses initiative to move to next task without instruction, provide appropriate customer service (parts window) and maintain orderly work area.

Communication and Giving Guidance

• Communicates effectively (verbal/written) with team members and interacts with internal and external customers.
• May provide guidance to Material Helper; assists team members to achieve assigned tasks; keeps team and supervisor informed of progress and situations requiring attention of others.
• Contributes ideas to improve processes.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a Grade 12 level of education at an Ontario secondary school.
• Requires over 1 year up to and including 2 years of related experience in inventory management in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Basic computer skills. Experience with company ERP system. Valid provincial driver’s license and forklift operator’s license.
• Must take the Safe Lifting Practices course

Effort and Working Environment

As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to complete a physical assessment to ensure they can safely perform the essential duties of the role (e.g., lifting, carrying, and operating equipment).

• Physical Effort
  • Daily labour including bending, pushing/pulling, walking, climbing (ladder or stairs).
  • Lifting, carrying, handling materialsand units (<50lbs).
• Sensory Effort
  • Extended periods of visual attention for reading, comparing, matching and counting.
• Works with heavy equipment and tools daily. Some exposure to dust/dirt and adverse weather conditions (loading dock, driving truck).
• Required to handle Chemicals and decant from supplied containers.
• Extensive repetition when preparing kits.
• Moderate interruptions to serve custome