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A Material Handler pulls and verifies materials and supplies on production orders. They maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering or opening products for clients. Material Handlers also keep loading areas and machinery clean.
Job details
- Location: 935 Sandy Beach RoadPickering, ONL1W 1Z5
- Salary: 16.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time - Overtime, Morning
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies: 3 vacancies
Material Handler responsibilities include:
- Organizing and monitoring inventory
- Loading and unloading packages
- Documenting orders
We are looking for a Material Handler to help organize our storage areas and maintain our inventory. Your job will be to prepare and fulfil orders fast and correctly so we can provide high-quality customer service.
What is a material handler?
Material Handlers are integral warehouse workers. The main material handler duties revolve around placing incoming orders on shelves and picking merchandise according to specific customer requirements. As a Material Handler, you’ll also monitor inventory and communicate any shortages.
Key Material Handler skills
You should have great attention to detail to maintain accurate records. Some physical strength is required since you may often need to lift packages by hand. If you’re also reliable and fast on your feet, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Check incoming deliveries to make sure all ordered material meets quality standards
- Load and unload packages
- Organize stock in the most efficient way using forklifts, pallets, cranes etc.
- Receive and check incoming pick tickets
- Pull material to fulfil orders properly
- Wrap orders and place them on trucks for delivery
- Monitor inventory levels and suggest new orders when needed
- Document orders, materials and any stock movements
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate or similar position
- Familiarity with voice picking systems or RF devices is a plus
- Experience in using warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks)
- Strong communication skills
- Dexterity and attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- License to operate forklifts
- Availability to occasionally work overtime
- High school diploma
Overview
Languages
English
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Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Green job
The employer stated that this is a green job because the position:
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- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
Work site environment
- Noisy
Work setting
- Remote location
- Warehouse
- Manufacture
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Ship orders
- Pick orders and stock
- Wrap goods
- Pack and unpack goods
- Organize and maintain inventory
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board�(WSIB) clearance Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Vehicle and equipment experience
- Dollies and hand trucks
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Energetic
- Goal-oriented
- Hardworking
- Integrity
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Quick learner
- Time management
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Benefits
Other benefits
- Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
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How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Job reference number
- Cover letter
- Letter of recommendation
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Advertised until
2023-02-15