material handler

Overview Languages French Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks
• Build pallets
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Counterbalanced forklift training
• Forklift Operator Certification Experience and specialization Vehicle and equipment experience
• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Pallet lifters Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves Personal suitability
• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Flexibility Benefits Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits
• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Support for youths
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities