Material Handler

Blachford Acoustics Group is the premier designer and supplier of acoustical materials, molded headliners and floor mats for heavy truck, off-highway and other industrial OEM’s. Backed by a state-of-the-art acoustics laboratory and vertically integrated manufacturing plants in West Chicago, IL, Menomonee Falls, WI, Kings Mountain NC, Cambridge, ON and Chesterfield, UK, we offer custom designed solutions. Blachford Acoustics Group is the technology leader in targeted markets having served customers for over 100 years. We provide common, coordinated solutions to North America and Europe. We excel at helping customers make their vehicles attractive, cool and quiet.

Blachford places high value on ensuring every employee has a voice and we stress that each can make a difference in our business. Our Environmental Management System is ISO 14001 registered, and we are committed to being a responsible corporate citizen.

**Summary**

The Material Handler will be responsible for material offloading from supplier trucks, providing production with raw materials, moving finished goods to shipping area, and removing scrap from production areas. The incumbent will be required to follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures and all internal policies and procedures.

**Reporting Structure**

Reports to the Production Manager.

**Duties Include**
- **Drive a counter balance, propane forklift with precision and confidence**:

- Ensure raw material supply is maintained at the production lines
- Assist with the offload of incoming raw materials
- Provide production with raw materials and move finished goods to transportation truck
- Removal of scrap material from production areas
- Load scrap into the baler unit
- Advise the shipper / receiver of any raw material or packaging shortages
- Perform required equipment inspections on forklift, truck, and other industrial equipment being utilized.
- Participate in clean up and maintenance
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure open and timely communication
- Safely operate the lift truck to fulfill duties ensuring lift truck is in good condition - daily safety inspection required
- Handles stock in a careful and safe manner, conscious of quality and preventing damage.
- Practices and adheres to established safety rules and policies as well as established housekeeping standards.
- Participate in annual physical inventory counts.
- Interact with co-workers, management, customers, and drivers.
- Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

**Education, Skills and Experience**
- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Forklift certification required - 3 years preferred in a manufacturing environment
- Class G2/G drivers license
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize work under pressure
- Comfortable working individually and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills needed

**Physical / Environmental Demands**
- Non air conditioned manufacturing environment where exposure to seasonal heat and humidity is present
- Exposure to noise and moving machinery - PPE is required
- Ability to manually lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques

**Blachford AM Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability and we will work with you to address your needs.**

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- Forklift: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person