Material Handler/forklift Operator

2 weeks ago

New Hamburg, Canada PESTELL PET PRODUCTS Full time

**General Accountability**

The Material Handler - WIP/Rework is responsible for reprocessing damaged finished goods. This role involves offloading pallets of finished goods from production lines onto trailers or delivering them to the warehouse using a forklift.

Additional responsibilities are loading raw materials onto production lines using forklifts, assisting production by working directly on the production lines as needed and supporting the shipper/receivers with various tasks as required.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Reclaiming raw materials from damaged units for reprocessing.
- Repalletizing of partial skids (bags/boxes) by hand.
- Completing the required reporting on a daily basis.
- Transportation of finished goods from the production lines by use of forklifts to the warehouses as per the production schedules and/or as directed by the Supervisor.
- Offloading of trailers of finished goods and/or raw materials at onsite warehouses.
- May be required to assist with stickering or labelling of bags/boxes.
- Ensure proper housekeeping practices.
- Practise safe work habits ensuring company policies and procedures and OHSA responsibilities are followed.
- Other duties as required, including production line work.

**Working Conditions**
- Production facility environment.
- Repetitive work.
- Exposure to noise, temperature changes, dust and odours.
- Standing and walking the full shift.
- Frequent bending; twisting, pinching and grasping.
- Fast-paced - Daily volume requirements.

**Required Skills**:

- Previous forklift and material handling experience.
- Must be able to manually lift, up to 55 lbs.
- Basic Excel data entry skills.
- Previous production-related experience is an asset.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $22.40-$26.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New Hamburg, ON N3A 2H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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