Material Handler

**G&W offers the following benefits**:

- **Generous quarterly bonuses with RRSP Program**:

- Night and Day Shift Premiums + guaranteed overtime bi-weekly for continental shift work
- Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental and paramedical services (paid by employer)
- Education Tuition Assistance
- Job Security
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
- Training and Developmental Opportunities
- Continuous Performance Feedback
- Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights, and many more.
- And many more.

**Why G&W?**

We have established a long lived reputation for product quality and innovation. We believe our greatest asset is our employees and look for highly motivated, self-driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced challenging environment. Our business is growing and if you are looking to grow and continue your development and reach success, you’ll find it at G&W Electric. Be a part of keeping the lights on for critical infrastructure needs; hospitals, manufacturing, schools, retail spaces and much more.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Team Lead - Materials, the Material Handler/Shipper is responsible for a variety of duties related to the movement of materials and product within the plant, including but not limited to loading and unloading materials from trucks, processing incoming and outgoing shipments, and moving parts, materials, product between production departments.

**Primary/Essential Responsibilities**:

- Load, unload, move and store a variety of incoming materials.
- Receive and deliver product in a timely manner.
- Work with Planners, Buyers, and other intra-office personnel to maintain inventory and process shipments.
- Operate fork lift truck to move materials and stack loaded pallets. Load outgoing trucks using hand truck, lift truck or overhead crane.
- Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering materials on a timely basis.
- Assist in troubleshooting transactional and/or procedural problems related to inventory accuracy with Planners/Buyers/etc
- Perform appropriate transactions efficiently and accurately on the current business system.
- Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing orders and compare against bills of lading and/or invoices for accuracy.
- Provide back up to shipping and receiving as required.
- Pack, seal, and label materials for shipment
- Adhere to shipping and receiving policies/procedures, and regulatory compliance procedures
- Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and/or standards and complete appropriate documentation as required
- Consults with team leader/supervisor when making decisions regarding complex or unusual circumstances

**Required Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma, G.E.D
- Minimum (2) years operating a Fork Lift
- Current license/certification is a must
- Minimum one (1) year shipping/receiving experience, including experience using computerized systems.
- Must have basic computer skills in MS Word and Excel
- Ability to read and interpret bills of materials desirable
- A strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety is critical
- Results-oriented, self-motivated individual with a sense of initiative
- Ability to independently identify and develop solutions to problems that may arise in the course of work
- Ability to work independently and as a team player while solving problems and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience using an ERP system desirable

**Accessibility Statement**

G&W Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, G&W Canada Corporation will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform G&W Canada Corporation's Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.