material handler

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

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
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Wrap goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Hazardous products handling and storage

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Collaborative
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Flexibility

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer