Material Handler

One of our core values is how we ‘WoW customers’ - it’s a mindset, philosophy, a call to action. Our Material Handlers play a critical role in our success. We are growing and looking to add Material Handlers to our team

**Who we are**:
Hafele is a global market leader in providing hardware solutions and innovation to the furniture, kitchen cabinet, architectural millwork and hospitality industries. We are a privately held company with a long and rich history that began in 1923. We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and in Canada, we are looking to grow our team. Come join a company where you will be encouraged to succeed, challenged to adapt and motivated to grow. Come join the ‘A’ team

**Responsibilities include**:

- Receive and unload incoming material and verify information on packing slips with HU (handling units) to confirm accuracy of shipment or damage (taking pictures when needed).
- Perform a variety of routine shipping, receiving and handling tasks
- Perform administrative tasks associated with material and equipment handling programs, including data entry.
- Guide and train new warehouse team members on job function and responsibilities.
- Perform physical inventory and/or cycle counts as required in order to verify correct inventory management.
- Post the inward and outward movement of material in the EWM system with quantities and storage location in order to ensure correct inventory management.
- Be proactive in identifying shortages and making recommendations to the appropriate department.
- Sorting and repalletizing of product.
- Participate in open communication with team members and management.
- Join in the daily huddles to learn about progress, expectations and receive direction regarding safe work practices and service levels.
- Customer Pick Up’s - Select customers packages and match to delivery note.
- Operate dolly, pump/pallet truck and forklift, where appropriate.
- Complete visual safety checks on storage racks for damage.
- Perform daily warehouse housekeeping duties.
- Other duties as assigned.

**What are we looking for?**
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certified Forklift Operator an asset
- Ability to frequently lift, push and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs
- Experience working in a warehouse environment.
- Punctuality
- Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily work.
- Positive attitude.
- Good people skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate ability to solve basic problems.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Work as a team or individually

**What’s in it for you?**
- The opportunity to work for a company that has been certified as a Great Place to Work
- A rewarding career where we all share in the success of the company.
- Competitive wages and annual bonus program.
- Competitive benefits paid by the company: health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, employee assistance program, virtual mental health platform and virtual doctors.
- Company matched Register Pension Plan.
- Safety shoe reimbursement.
- Close to the highway and near public transit.
- Great company culture.
- You can expect to be supported by leadership through open communication, encouragement and recognition.
- We provide training on all areas of the warehouse and promote from within where possible

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON L7L 6A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person