Material Handler

Core Purpose and Essence of the Position: The Material Handler is responsible for moving and storing materials or products with the use of Material Handling Equipment [MHE] (Reach, Order Selector, Counterbalance (sit/standup), Walkie) within the warehouse in safe and efficient manner.

Operations

Operates industrial vehicles such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, order picker and automated pallet jacks as per the business requirement

• Proficiently loads, unloads, moves, stacks and stages products using a forklift truck
• Move product to storage locations upon completion of receiving and safely and efficiently stacks product in appropriate storage locations
• Utilizes radio frequency (RF) scanning equipment to put away and pick inventory for traceability
• Shrink wraps goods or otherwise secures and prepares them for transport
• Picks product from storage locations using the RF and MHE to Shipping area as per process
• Ensure that stacking of pallets/product is done safely and in an organized manner
• Keep aisles and staging areas clear of product once processed
• Operate in narrow aisles with general warehouse associates walking nearby
• Perform housekeeping and 5S duties
• Assist in cycle count and physical inventories.

Safety

• Inspect and perform daily maintenance on assigned forklift trucks
• Maintain equipment as per checklist and retain appropriate forklift records
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following OHSA standards
• Report safety hazards, quality, and production issues to management immediately
• Follows safety regulations and company guidelines.

Required Competencies

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Basic working knowledge on computers.

Other

• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform basic math
• Excellent time management and organization skills.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum high school diploma required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment
• Must possess a valid certified Forklift license for Sit-down/counterbalance, Reach and Cherry Picker (Order Selector), Dock Stocker, Forklift Clamp and Electric Pallet Jack.

Work Environment

This position may require extended periods of standing and walking for up to 90% of the time. Capable to heavy lift, up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• London, ON N6N 0A2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-08
Expected start date: 2024-03-11