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.
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.
Job details
- Location: 40 Alcona DriveSioux Lookout, ONP8T 1B3
- Salary: $21.50 to $22.50 hourly for 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time - Day, Evening, Weekend, Morning
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2
- This job is Verified
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
Work setting
- Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
Responsibilities
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
Tasks
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Pick orders and stock
- Weigh materials and goods
- Pack and unpack goods
- Sort, crate and stack goods
- Install, lash and secure goods
- Store cargo and materials
- Organize and maintain inventory
Experience and specialization
Vehicle and equipment experience
- Reach trucks
- Conveyor
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
- Loader
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Adaptability
- Collaborative
- Efficiency
- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Quick learner
- Reliability
- Team player
How to apply
By email
jobs.homehardware@gmail.com
By mail
40 Alcona Drive
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B3
Advertised until
2022-12-16