Material Handler/forklift Operator

You currently live **more than a 45 minute commute from Cambridge** Ontario

We are seeking a Material Handler to join our growing team in a full-time capacity. As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials within our manufacturing facility. This includes receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products to various departments.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, has a strong work ethic, is detail-oriented and wants to be part of a dedicated team.

At Cambridge Elevating, we are the premium home elevator manufacturer for North America, known for extremely low employee turnover and a high-performance team environment. Our operations are grounded in strong engineering and customer support culture. We take pride in building long-term careers with people who share our values.

**Our Mission**: To create and uphold an atmosphere of excellence being the most responsive to our customers’ needs enabling us to support their success

**Our Purpose**: To design, manufacture, install & service premium Cambridge Elevating products that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. This is to be accomplished by:

- An unparalleled dedication to customer service
- A focus on attention to detail
- Proactively surpassing market driven demands
- Dealing with our employees and stakeholders in a fair and ethical manner
- Ensuring our employees work in a safe & healthy work environment
- Ensuring our actions have mínimal impact on the environment

**Core Behaviors**: In an effort to elaborate on our Mission and Purpose, this list of core behaviors intends to sustain and strengthen the work environment we choose to come to each working day:

- _Treat all people with dignity and respect._ This includes co-workers, customers, vendors, cleaning staff, the owner and anyone else you come into contact with while being a representative of Cambridge Elevating.
- _Honor the commitments you make._ This builds trust and indicates reliability. This is something everyone looks for in all of their relationships. If you anticipate being unable to meet a commitment, communicate early to reset expectations. Deliberate planning is the best path to achieve honoring your commitments.
- _Make your expectations clear._ Define what success is so people know exactly what is needed and why. Ambiguous or moving targets are frustrating and inefficient to achieve.
- _Be a member of the Cambridge Elevating team._ Be reliable, accountable, helpful, and supportive of those around you - we’re all in this together.
- _Be Solution Focused._ Always focus on blameless problem solving - blaming people or circumstance won’t improve the situation going forward. Focus on things we can control. Whether you have the right answer or not, propose a solution to every problem you encounter. It may be the solution we need, or it may spark the next great idea.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Receive, verify, and inspect incoming materials and components
- Move materials throughout the facility using forklifts, pump trucks, and other equipment
- Pick and stage parts for production departments
- Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP and related software
- Assist in loading and unloading deliveries
- Ensure materials are properly labeled and stored safely
- Support regular inventory counts and cycle counts
- Communicate effectively with production, procurement, and logistics teams
- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a clean and organized workspace
- Move materials between multiple locations using a 5-ton vehicle for transport.
- Other duties as assigned

**Required Qualifications**:

- Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse or material handling role (manufacturing environment preferred)
- Valid forklift certification and experience operating a counterbalance forklift (or willing to be certified)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable using barcode scanners and basic computer systems (ERP experience is a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Reliable and punctual with a positive team-oriented attitude
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

**Physical Requirements**:

- Frequently lift, carry, and position materials up to 50 lbs.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs/ladders
- Work is primarily conducted indoors in a warehouse/production environment

**Work Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday
- Day shift (typical hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Occasional overtime may be required during peak periods

**What We Offer**:

- A stable, long-term opportunity with a respected Canadian manufacturer
- A team-based environment focused on safety, quality, and innovation
- Comprehensive training and support
- Opportunities for internal growth and advancement
- Company events and employee a