Material Handler/forklift Operator

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectation. AVL Manufacturing has now transformed into one of Canada’s largest privately-owned engineering, manufacturing and assembly facilities.

AVL Manufacturing Inc. has been designing, manufacturing, and integrating various types of power generation, energy storage, cogeneration enclosures, and complex fabrications for many years. AVL provides clients with unique collaborative design, engineering, project, and full manufacturing and assembly solutions. In order to exceed our clients’ satisfaction, we commit to understanding their needs. From concept to commissioning, our unique company has your project covered.

We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable, and motivated Material Handler to add to our team

The Material Handler’s primary function is to handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Handle, move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and tow motors, using established safety precautions.
- Receive raw material from suppliers, verify goods received match the packing slip, and forward the signed packing slip to the shipper/receiver for processing.
- Count, weigh, sort, pack, and unpack various materials.
- Pick from stock or as receiver package, label, and record parts and material per work order bull of material. Organize parts and materials by work order/sub-assembly and supply to the assembly floor are required per the build plan.
- Pick up and deliver parts from/to suppliers and sub-contracting companies using the company trucks. Organize and schedule deliveries and pickups efficiently according to priorities.
- Rig, hoist. Move parts and material to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts using established safety precautions.
- Organize and label metal inventory, document job consumption following established procedures, and participate in physical inventory counts.
- Manage consumables inventory and prepare weekly re-order requirements for the Fabrication Foreman approval.
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, cutters, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

**Job Specific Knowledge**:

- A minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience in a large/heavy custom steel fabrication environment.
- Certificate in Crane and Forklift operation.
- Previous experience working within an ISO9001 environment is preferred.
- Should be able to lift between 50-75lbs
- Driver’s License required.

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.

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

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person