Material Handler

**Powell People Solving Tough Problems**

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton, (EDE) location, the Material Handler will report to the Senior Manufacturing Supervisor. The Material Handler will be responsible for loading and un-loading material, moving, handling, and organizing all incoming and outgoing materials. Current openings is for **night **shift.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Co-ordinate and take direction from Senior Material Handler
- Perform physical movement of materials from one area to another using handcarts, forklifts, cranes or pallet jacks.
- Prepares goods and materials for PCR/E-House department, including: staging, loading, and documentation.
- Ensure all received materials are organized and distributed to the correct personnel or placed production areas.
- Removes surplus material and product after tasks are complete and places back in storage or disposes in trash.
- Monitors all shop trash and trash bins, empties or places trash into large Bin located outside.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all material and inventory supplies in the PCR/E-House production area.
- Work with co-workers, supervisors, and planners to ensure all material is delivered on time.
- Promote a safety culture and attend all safety meetings.
- Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
- Other duties as required.

**Core Competencies**
- High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
- Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
- Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
- Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.
- Minimum 1+ years of Material Handling experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic level computer skills in MS Office; including Excel experience.
- Valid forklift certification with a minimum of 1-2 years or prior experience.
- Overhead crane experience or certificate is considered an asset.
- Valid CSTS 2020 certificate.

**Working Conditions**
- Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
- Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses and respirators) when required.
- Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders).

**Physical Requirements**
- Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
- Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
- Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
- Ability to use hand tools, such as: tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time with frequent repetition.

**Who we are**

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customers needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

**Your Partner in Safety**

In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.

As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications

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