material handler - manufacturing and warehousing

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Manufacture
• Plastic products manufacturers
• Plastics processing industry
• Petrochemical industry
• Computers and associated equipment manufacturing
• Calibration

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
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae
• Record production information and complete reports
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Observe panel indicators and equipment to detect malfunctions
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Check products for quality and other specifications
• Analyze and interpret data
• Clean and maintain work space
• Maintain work areas
• MS Office
• Check, calibrate and perform routine maintenance to equipment
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Record observations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Type of materials

• Plastic

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Testing equipment and methods

• Visual inspection

Instrument experience

• Precision measuring instrument

Industrial processes and products experience

• Quality assurance and control

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Conveyor
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Area of work experience

• Quality assurance or control
• Material handling

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer