Material Handler

5 months ago


Acheson, Canada Powell Full time

**Powell People Solving Tough Problems**

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and Field Servicing, 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 Planning Supervisor. The Material Handler will be responsible for loading, un-loading, moving, handling, and organizing all incoming and outgoing parts and shipments.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Perform physical movement of materials from one area to another using handcarts, forklifts, cranes or pallet Jacks.
- Picks parts /products for shipments ensuring accuracy of identification and quantity.
- Fill kits and deliver to production as required.
- Ensure all shipment contents are comparable to records and invoices of the order and that all material is accounted for.
- Prepares goods for shipment, including staging, loading, and documentation.
- Ensure all received materials are organized and distributed to the correct personnel or placed storage areas.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all shipping and receiving areas, storage rooms and inventory supply areas.
- Work with co-workers, supervisors, and planners to ensure all material is delivered on time.
- Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
- Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
- Ensure work area remains clean and well organized. Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required. Minimum 0-3 years
-of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in Switchgear units is considered an asset.
- Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
- Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use, repair and maintenance.
- Basic computer knowledge considered and asset.
- Prior ability or interest in building or repairing mechanical components considered an asset.
- Safety training certificates are an asset for the position.

**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 as required) and respirators when required.
- Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders) and scaffolding.
- Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air on or using proper lift equipment.

**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.
- Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.
- Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.

**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, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Edmonton, Acheson, Vancouver, Calgary, Redwater, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Montreal and Saskatoon.

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**

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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

Powered by Innovation - Powells culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.

Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.


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