Material Handler

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Noisy
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Manufacture
**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
- Ship orders
- Pick orders and stock
- Make labels and attach to goods
- Wrap goods
- 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
- Operate computerized inventory control systems
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Forklift Operator Certification
**Vehicle and equipment experience**:

- Dollies and hand trucks
- Strapping machine
- Light trucks
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
- Pallet lifters
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Adaptability
- Integrity
- Positive attitude
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available