Food handler Jobs in Delta, BC

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Summary

The Material Handler plays a key role in safely and efficiently handling, packaging, and shipping materials in an industrial environment. This position requires operating various types of forklifts and overhead cranes, coordinating shipping documentation, and working closely with a tight‑knit team to meet daily production and shipping goals. Safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑use inspections to ensure all equipment is safe and compliant with worksite requirements.
• Safely operate side loader Combi and Hubtex stand‑up forklifts, counterbalance forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Package materials for shipment using proper protection methods, including wood, plastic, steel, or plastic banding.
• Move and stage materials using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Process shipping orders and documentation through the internal system.
• Load outbound trucks using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of approximately nine employees.
• Prepare packaging materials and staged orders for the following day.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through regular housekeeping.
• Participate in cross‑training opportunities, including saw cutting, shipping, and receiving.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times.

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Essential Skills & Experience

• 1–2 years of side drive or counterbalance forklift experience.
• Previous experience in general labor or production roles.
• Experience with shipping and/or packaging in an industrial setting.
• Ability to accurately read and use an imperial tape measure.
• Hands‑on material handling experience in an industrial warehouse environment.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications (Assets)

• Experience in a steel or heavy industrial environment.
• Overhead crane (OHC) operating experience.
• Inventory management experience.
• Valid First Aid certification (Level 1, 2, or 3), with compensation provided.

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Why Work Here?

• Join a company with over 120 years of stability and success.
• Work alongside a long‑tenured team, including employees with 30+ years of service.
• Enjoy fair wages, a unionized environment, and strong benefits.
• Consistent workload with minimal layoffs.
• Company‑provided outdoor gear and laundered coveralls.
• $200 annual boot allowance every April.
• Regular company perks, including weekly lunches and an annual Christmas party.
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and movement across divisions and provinces.

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Work Environment

• Combination of indoor and outdoor work.
• Approximately 50% equipment operation and 50% manual material handling.
• Standard shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with potential transition to 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
• Small team environment of around nine employees.
• Unionized workplace with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delta, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.31 - $27.31/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delta,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.