Material Handler

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-side scale.

The warmth and experience that a Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to enhance everyday living across the globe. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

**Title**: Material Handler **(must have a valid forklift license for consideration)**

**Reports to**: Manufacturing Team Leader

**Location**: 9 Napoleon Road - Barrie, Ontario

**Shift**: 3:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Monday to Thursday

**Wage**: $21.75/hr. (plus applicable shift premiums)

**Requirements: Must have a Valid Forklift License for consideration**

***Job Purpose**:
Material Handlers are required to operate a forklift truck and must be able to load/unload trailers, storage bins and racks and deliver these products to their desired locations. This position is responsible to keep an inventory of product availability and location using RFQ and ERP.

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Must have complete knowledge of all Material Handling practices.
- Must be able to work independently and react effectively to line change over minimizing downtime for production.
- Place items into storage area and consolidate bins as required. Utilize RFQ and Visual to access location, change location and see if material is coming.
- Manage footprint to consolidate, sorts and stack products and parts.
- Pick and deliver parts from storage area from the proper location and deliver to the desired location or machine in an effective manner.
- Must be able to complete an accurate inventory count of all SKUs or locations within their area of responsibility as directed.
- May be required to move material using a pump truck or offload product by hand, from incoming trailers, palletizing and shrink wrapping when necessary.
- Be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. May provide product or parts to multiple lines and machines.
- Must abide by all Health & Safety regulations and comply with the principles of the ISO 9001-2000 program.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment requiring maintenance according to maintenance guidelines and established procedures.
- Continue to grow Lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement to product and processes.

**Education and Experience**:

- Minimum high school diploma, or GED, or 2 - 3 years relevant manufacturing / warehousing experience.
- Minimum 1- 2 years’ experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
- Forklift certificate required.
- RF scanner experience.
- ERP or MRP experience (Visual) preferred.
- Fork Truck Safety Course and Driving Certificate.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to think independently while working with mínimal supervision
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to function in a fast-paced multi-functional environment where priorities change regularly.

**IGNITE YOUR CAREER,** Some of our competitive benefits include:

- Competitive Compensation / Wages
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
- Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ's, Competitions
- Napoleon Cares - Associates helping Associates
- Employee Assistance Program
- GOevisits, virtual doctor visits
- And more

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.