Material Handler

MATERIAL HANDLER

TARA ONTARIO - NEW VACANCY

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials. This role supports production and customer deliveries by receiving incoming materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, picking building kit orders, packaging components, preparing shipping documentation, and coordinating domestic and international shipments. The Material Handler plays a critical role in ensuring customers receive complete, accurate, and on-time deliveries.

The job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without reasonable accommodation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Order Picking & Kit Preparation (Primary Function)

• Pick building kit components according to work orders, packing lists and customer requirements
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and material specifications before shipment
• Assemble, stage, and organize complete building kits for shipment
• Ensure all components, hardware, documentation, and accessories are included in each order
• Identify and report shortages, discrepancies, or damaged materials
• Label products, crates, bundles, and pallets according to shipping requirements
• Maintain high standards of order accuracy and shipment quality
• Coordinate with production departments to ensure kits are completed on schedule

Shipping & Logistics

• Prepare domestic and international shipments according with customer and carrier requirements
• Package materials to prevent damage during transport
• Load and unload trucks safely using forklifts and related material handling equipment
• Prepare bills of lading, packing slips, shipping labels, customs documents and export paperwork as required
• Assist Material Coordinator to coordinate freight pickups and deliveries with transportation providers
• Verify shipment contents against packing slips and customer orders
• Assist in tracking shipments and resolving any discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company procedures

Receiving

• Receive incoming materials, supplies and inventory
• Verify received quantities against purchase orders and packing slips
• Inspect incoming shipments for visible damage and report issues promptly
• Accurately record receipts in ERP and/or management inventory systems
• Label and store materials in designated locations
• Coordinate resolution of receiving discrepancies with Purchasing and manufacturing partners
• Maintain organized receiving and storage areas

Inventory Control

• Perform routine cycle counts and inventory audits
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transaction reporting
• Properly store materials to maximize space utilization and accessibility

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct regular housekeeping and safety inspections within assigned areas
• Wear and maintain required PPE
• Participate in safety meetings and training programs
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents and equipment concerns immediately

Productivity & KPI Ownership

• Order picking accuracy (%)
• On-time shipment performance
• Receiving accuracy (%)
• Inventory accuracy (%)
• Shipping documentation accuracy
• Units picked per shifts/day
• Freight damage incidents
• Cycle counts completion rate
• Warehouse organization and housekeeping scores

Problem Solving & Escalation

• Identify inventory discrepancies and shipping issues before customer impact
• Escalate shortages, damaged materials, and shipping delays &lt