Material Handler

Join Our Team as a Material Handler at Tradesman

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Tradesman is seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler to support our operations and ensure smooth workflow. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and take pride in accuracy and efficiency.

Shift Details:

Afternoon shift from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, offering consistent hours and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that keeps production moving.

Start Date:

This role begins in the New Year, giving you time to plan ahead and start fresh with a great opportunity.

REPORTS TO: Materials Team Leader

SUMMARY: The Material Handler is responsible for handling, moving, loading, and unloading materials by hand, or using a variety of material handling equipment to maintain orderly operations and distribute production materials and supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the handling and transportation of all production related items including raw materials, misc. inventory, and finished goods.
• All items to be accounted for and put away in and/or delivered to appropriate areas.
• Compare identifying information and variety against MO's and receiving tags
• Examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with production Team Leaders to rectify and issues.
• Complete paperwork or forms required for documentation and claims processing.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies.
• Perform forklift inspections daily.
• Wrap/strap/prepare product to be moved safely.
• Ensure finished goods are removed from the production floor and delivered to the warehouse hallway in a timely manner.
• Unpack and route goods, blanks, and other materials to appropriate storage and/or production areas.
• Provide Production Team Leaders/production lines with materials required ensuring sufficient product is provided to areas to meet the production requirements.
• Maintain a clean and efficient workspace, remove all waste.
• Communicate with Team Leaders/lead hands from all areas to meet production requirements.
• Responsible for place pallets updates, locations, and accuracy.
• Provide accurate documentation to assist with maintaining an accurate inventory tracking system.
• Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is to be received or shipped/delivered.
• Recommend additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within standard procedures and limits.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and time pressures.
• Ability to work independently with little guidance and minimal supervision.
• Perform all duties in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all work done is in accordance with specifications, instructions, and requirements.
• Maintains an excellent safety record; any safety incidents/infractions are reported as soon as reasonably possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manual dexterity required for operating forklifts, machinery and moving product.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds repetitively
• Excellent eyesight and depth perception. Prescription eye correction is mandatory for those who require it.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Occasional climbing (stairs)
• Frequent twisting/turning, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching and lifting.
• Excellent physical health and can perform a large variety of physical activities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross-train in production to assist when required.
• Schedule/coordinate garbage & recycling pick-ups with external contractor twice weekly, or as needed.
• Snow removal and general yard maintenance as required.
• Assist with training for new employees.
• Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on company workers.
• Work as part of a team to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Willing to be cross trained and move to other areas when needed.
• Utilize computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work over-time and weekends occasionally, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to loud/noisy and dusty environment.
• Exposure to seasonal temperature changes (outside work in all weather conditions is required).
• Jewelry and loose fitting clothes are not permitted.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Forklift certification with a min. of 1 year of operating experience.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers.
• Respect in the Workplace Training.
• Safe Lifting Training.
• The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Training.
• WHMIS 2015 including the GHS for Workers and Supervisors – All Jurisdictions.
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees (Alberta).

EQUIPMENT

• Forklift
• Wrapper & strapper
• Pallet jack
• Dolly
• Tape Measure
• IT equipment (Computer/tablet/phone)
• Hand tools
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Including, but not limited to, CSA approved safety glasses and steel toe foot protection, high visibility vests, hearing protection, and hard hats
• All PPE to be kept in good repair at all times (replacements requested as required).

KNOWLEDGE

• General Safety polices & procedures.
• Acute understanding of material handling procedures and hazardous material handling.
• Knowledge of product handling and ability to differentiate between products.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Oral comprehension and expression; Must speak, read and write in English equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations with precision and accuracy (basic addition/subtraction and multiplication/division equations, count, weigh & measure). Numeracy skills equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.

NOTE: Tradesman Manufacturing reserves the right to revise or change job duties or responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.