Material Handler

Overview

Company: Day & Campbell Limited

Business information: Day & Campbell Limited is a family-owned and operated business founded in 1946. We manufacture Concrete masonry units in a wide range of colours and finishes. Our team has very extensive knowledge and experience in various sectors of both the landscape and construction industry; including design, installation, cleaning and maintenance.

Business address: 1074 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton, ON, L9A 3S6

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Load, unload, and move product and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload, and move materials and products
Pick orders and stock
Make labels and attach to goods
Weigh materials and goods
Wrap goods
Pack and unpack goods
Sort, crate, and stack goods
Install, lash, and secure goods
Store cargo and materials
Transport and distribute materials and goods
Organize and maintain inventory
Build pallets
Ship orders
Provide customer service to customers and truck drivers
Read and decipher billing of lading and invoices in order to load customers
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Work with Operations, Sales and Administration to ensure optimal team performance
Stage customer orders
Double-check loads before they leave the yard
Requirements:

-Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

-Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a material handler is required.

-Forklift experience loading and unloading flat decks and vans is a requirement.

-Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Walking, Large workloads, Attention to detail

-Work Site Environment: Indoors, Outdoors, Hot, Cold/refrigerated, Wet/damp, Dusty, Noisy

-Personal Suitability: Positive attitude, Energetic, Hardworking, Reliability, Organized, Efficiency, Adaptability, Collaborative, Dependability, Team player, Flexibility, Able to prioritize tasks, Safety focused

-Weight Handling: Up to 45kg (100 lbs.)

-Language: English is required.

Salary: $36.00 hourly, 42.5 – 44 Hours per week

Benefits: Dental benefits provided.

Important Information: The employee will work Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm. During winter, the regular schedule is from 6 am to 3 pm. The schedule includes 30 minutes of unpaid lunch break and 30 minutes of paid healthy breaks. Flexibility on schedule is required. Shifts may vary according to the business’ needs. Occasional overtime will be required.