Material Handler

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The **Material Handler** is directly accountable to the Production Supervisor on the floor and the Operations Manager.

Able to organize, control and prioritize areas of responsibility and carry out to completion on an agreed timetable and abide by all Vicwest health and safety rules.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Load and unload materials
- Operation equipment such as forklift, crane, or conveyor to move materials to and from designated areas.
- Help Machine Operators when required.
- Perform other duties throughout the plant.
- Loads trucks as outlined by the shipping department.
- Completes a shipping inspection checklist and hand it to the shipping department.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
- Completes all safety checks before the start of inspections.
- Trains new employees as required
- Other duties as required by Supervisor or Manager

**EDUCATION, SKILL, AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- Grade 12 diploma
- ISO quality of standard experience
- Lift-truck license
- Good understanding of computers programs - MS Office
- High mechanical aptitude
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
- Able to distinguish varying colours.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $18.39 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stratford, ON N5A 6S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person