Material Handler

**AdvanTec Global Innovations, manufacturing made better**. Whether it is designing and manufacturing the world’s most secure weather tight marine closures or engineering astonishing support structure for bridges, the team at AdvanTec is driven by passion, and an insatiable urge for creativity.

**Why come work for us**:

- AdvanTec Global Innovations, a family of 7 companies, is growing and there are opportunities to grow with the organization.
- AdvanTec offers competitive compensation packages, full-time employees are eligible for our benefits package and RRSP matching program.
- We value our employees, and everyone has a voice in the organization.
- This positions has a **wage range of $23-$25** per hour based on years of experience and a skills assessment during the interview stage. Increases are then reviewed throughout employment.

Our **Advanced Flow Systems** facility is looking for an experienced and energetic **Material Handler/Junior Painter** to join our Paint Department in Maple Ridge, BC.

The **Material Handler/Junior Painter** is responsible for providing day to day support to the production and quality departments, including but not limited to, receiving, and issuing to production for all incoming deliveries. Also coordinating, including all necessary paperwork for all outbound shipments. They will work alongside the Industrial Painter and Sand Blaster on shift. Assisting the paint team in following the company processes and procedures to execute production work on time and to meet the quality expectations of our customer. They will maintain a safe work environment, including good housekeeping, proper lifting techniques and proper use of all materials.

This is a **weekend position** would be working 12 hour days Friday, Saturday an Sunday, but be paid for 40 hours, after the completion of training.

**Essential functions for this role are**:
**Material Handling/Shipper/Receiver - 50%**
- Receive and inspect all incoming materials ensuring goods match packing list, internal bill of materials and acceptable in quantity and quality
- Match product with shipping orders and/or purchase orders
- Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries
- Ensure outbound shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete and report discrepancies to immediate supervisor
- Track shipments and verify receipts of shipments as required
- Operate a Forklift or Electric Pallet Jack in a safe manner to move product within the manufacturing facility
- Maybe required to assist with scheduling freight appointments
- Maybe required to perform material handling to support production
- Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking of shipped product
- Pictures are to be taken and stored properly for all outboard shipments
- Assist in management of inventory of shipping materials and supplies
- Problem solves for any cases of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries
- Maintain accurate records for all inspected products
- Operate from specific and defined directions and instructions, under mínimal supervision
- Maintain a safe work environment, including good housekeeping, proper lifting techniques and proper use of all materials i.e., box cutters
- Palletizing and crating of shipments
- Work in accordance with documented procedures and complete all applicable records

**Junior Painter - 50%**
- Follow instructions of lead painter(s) on shift
- Upon completed training, sandblasting of product when required
- Prep product for paint
- Read and understand specifications and painting instructions
- Ensure work meets process requirements and quality control standards
- Upon completed training, prepare and mix required paint and coating materials.
- Assist in painting where required
- Ensure all health and safety policies are followed
- Work in accordance with documented procedures and complete all applicable records

**If you have the following experience, qualifications and skills, we want to hear from you**
- 1+ years of industrial painting experience an asset
- Working towards a Red Seal Industrial Painter an asset
- Experience in material handling, shipping/receiving duties
- Knowledge of OHS legislation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Intermediate computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
- Experience with maintaining and/or operating a forklift and/or heavy equipment an asset

Thank you for your interest in AdvanTec Global Innovations. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.