Material Handler

**The Opportunity**

The **Material Handler **is responsible for the movement and tracking of all materials and inventory within the facility.

**Job Duties**
- Organize and move materials and inventory within the facility in a timely manner
- Utilize lifting equipment, including being elevated up to approximately 8 feet
- Maintain the electronic inventory system
- Cycle counts of materials and inventory
- Complete paperwork with a high level of accuracy
- Perform maintenance and safety checks on all equipment and tools used
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Diploma in a manufacturing related field is an asset
- 6 months or more experience is an asset
- Forklift, Order Picker, and Raymond Picker experience and training is an asset
- Intermediate Microsoft Office, computer and telephone skills
- High attention to detail with an ability to count, check and confirm quantities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills, relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
- Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member
- Safety minded and willingness to learn new skills
- Continuous heavy lifting may be required, up to 60lbs

**What We Offer**
- A clean and safe work environment that fosters respect and encourages continuous improvement
- A team oriented atmosphere
- **Hours**: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 4:15pm and Friday 7:00am to 12:00pm
- Total Rewards Package including excellent Group Benefits (50/50 cost share for health and dental portion) and company sponsored retirement savings plan
- Allowance for Safety Boots
- Unionized with the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, Local 838-11
- Hourly Wages, Paid Weekly by Direct Deposit:

- Probationary Partner - $17.75
- Training Partner - $18.47
- Associate Partner - $19.97
- Partner - $20.38

**About Us**

Custom Leather Canada Limited is the largest, and one of the oldest leather accessory and belt manufacturers in Canada. The company began producing consumer leather products in 1949 and has been in continuous operation since that time. We operate out of a 70,000 sq. foot state of the art manufacturing facility in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

The company wholesales goods under a number of product lines. Our main business involves the manufacture and import of Men's and Women's belts, which we ship to our customers throughout Canada and the United States. Our belts are sold under our own brands, our customers' private labels, as well as Silver Jeans Co, Bosca, Vince Camuto, Totes®, and other brands under license.

Our customers include all avenues of retail, including major department stores, specialty stores, as well as independent men's and ladies wear stores. We also manufacture and distribute a wide variety of small leather goods and accessories.

**How to Apply**

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

**Salary**: $17.75-$20.38 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location