Shipping/receiving/material Handler

**Company Overview**

PakFab Engineered Solutions is a North American company with a world class team of packaging experts. We design, program-manage, fabricate, source, retro-fit, repair/service, and breakdown/recycle all types of packaging - metal, plastic, foam, bags, bulk/standard bins and a variety of custom dunnage. We provide solutions to a variety of industries: automotive, industrial, alternate energy, electronic and aerospace.

**Job Summary**

The Shipper/Receiver is required to load, unload and move products/supplies by hand or by forklift. This position will coordinate with several departments to ensure the smooth running of the shipping/receiving function. Other responsibilities include staging products for easy shipping and using company vehicles to pick up items from local suppliers and other PakFab locations.

**Core Competencies**
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment Safely
- Teamwork
- Ethics and Integrity
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Basic Computer Skills
- Energy & Stress
- Quality Orientation
- Time Management
- Planning and Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Development and Continual Learning

**Responsibilities**
- Load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or by forklift when required
- Coordinate with logistics to ship product to appropriate locations
- Coordinate with the Manufacturing Manager for use of company trucks to pick up items from local suppliers/partners and other PakFab locations.
- Tag all outgoing sample or prototype racks/totes with appropriate labels
- Prepare FedEx labels
- Stage product for easy access prior to shipping
- Pick orders and prepare for shipping, including: stacking, wrapping, and crating products
- Perform other handling duties such as: counting, weighing, and sorting
- Receive all incoming shipments and input into Visual software
- Move received supplies to the appropriate location
- Pick material from the warehouse for outbound orders and ensure they are high quality materials being shipped.
- Maintain the incoming board to show shortages prior to building
- Operate a forklift to unload trucks as required
- Put away received materials to proper storage locations
- Fill out necessary check sheets and forms as required
- Participate in clean-up and maintenance
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and PakFab policies
- Other duties as required

**Requirements**:

- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting required
- 1+ year of experience as a forklift operator with a current forklift operator’s license required
- 2+ years of shipping/receiving or material handling experience required
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License would be an asset
- Punctual and dependable self-starter
- Ability to work effectively both individually and as a team member
- Ability to read and write English
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic math skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

**Work Conditions**
- Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Travel to off-site locations may be required.
- Safety equipment will be required, e.g. CSA approved steel-toed safety boots, etc.
- Overtime as required.
- Hazards associated with the trade.
- Work both indoors and outdoors.

**Why Join Us?**
- Referral bonus program
- Employer paid benefits upon starting
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunity to work for a growing company with room for advancement
- Clean manufacturing facility
- Employer paid uniform program, safety boot and safety glasses allowances

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**
- PakFab Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by PakFab Engineered Solutions throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact us at 519-622-1839 x425 to make your needs known in advance._
- #PakFabCALP_

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

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 44 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Were you referred by any current PakFab employee? If so, who?

**Experience**:

- Materials handling: 1 year (required)
- Shipping & receiving: 1 year (required)
- Forklift: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person