material handler

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations
• Urban area

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
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Transport tools and equipment on push or hand cars
• Perform labouring duties in warehouses
• Assist trucks and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles
• Check freight cars for physical damage and cleanliness

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Safety equipment / gear
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Will train

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities