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Position Overview
At S3 Manufacturing, the Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, handling and providing raw materials to production as required. The Material Handler identifies, transports, packages, and disposes of materials safely.
Some of the Material Handler responsibilities include:
Conducting daily checks for equipment
Picking materials to fill production workstations
Receiving, verifying and monitoring materials
Maintaining good housekeeping
The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and problem solving skills and will be capable of responding quickly to the ever-changing needs of production. In addition, the Materials Handler will require these skills and abilities:
Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent
Experience in material handling, or previous comparable job experience
Competent in the safe operation of a forklift
Ability to measure and record information accurately
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel programs an asset
Capable of adapting to and learning new software applications
Ability to count, measure and record information accurately
Positive and cooperative team player
Capable of working with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively
Why work with us?
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP matching and bonus programs
Educational & health allowances
Advancement opportunities
Challenging, respectful work environment
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Specific Skills
- Wrap goods
- Weigh materials and goods
- Store cargo and materials
- Stack goods
- Pick orders and stock
- Operate computerized inventory control systems
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Crate goods
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Pack and unpack goods
- Sort goods
Work Setting
- Manufacturing plant
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Experience
- Towmotors
- Pallet lifters
- Overhead cranes
- Light trucks
- Industrial lift trucks and forklifts
- Hoists or winches
- Dollies and hand trucks
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)