6

Nov

Reports To: Warehouse & Inventory Manager

Direct Reports:

  • None

Position Details:

  • Permanent, Full-time
  • Hourly
  • On-site
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday
  • Hours of Work: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • NOC Code: 75101 – Material handlers

Location: Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON.

 

Summary: We are looking for a Material Handler to help organize our storage areas and maintain our inventory. Your job will be to prepare and fulfil orders fast and correctly so we can provide high-quality customer service.

 

The primary responsibilities and duties include; but are not limited to:

  • Check incoming deliveries to make sure all ordered material meets quality standards and PO quantities.
  • Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment.
  • Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
  • Operate equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  • Organize stock in the most efficient way using forklifts, pallets, cranes etc.
  • Pull material to fulfill orders properly as requested by production.
  • Pick orders and load them on trucks for delivery.
  • Provide sufficient materials to areas to meet production requirements.
  • Document orders, materials and any stock movements.
  • Track inventory levels and make recommendations for purchases when supply is low.
  • Responsible for cycle counts
  • Maintaining inventory levels in the yard
  • Store materials in appropriate areas.
  • Report all inventory related issues to the Warehouse & Inventory Manager
  • Comply with health and safety policies.
  • Support production needs daily.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members and leadership.
  • May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.
  • Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

 Academic Training:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

 Work Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate or similar position
  • Familiarity with picking systems or RF devices is a plus.
  • PC Experience
  • Experience in using warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks)
  • License to operate forklifts / reach truck is an asset and preferred.

 Specific Competencies:

  • Product Knowledge and the ability to differentiate between products.
  • Work in professional manner.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to work efficiently and in an organized manner.
  • Strong communication skills (e.g. orally and writing)
  • Dexterity and attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
  • Availability to occasionally work overtime.
  • Self Starter
  • Working outside for short periods
  • Analytical skills
  • Team player

Work Conditions:

Physical Demands:

  • Office environment with prolonged sitting, typing, and phone usage.
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
  • Lifting or moving boxes up to 50 lbs. may be required.

Cognitive Demands:

  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Reading / writing
  • Memory recall
  • Communication

 

The above responsibilities and duties will be adjusted from time to time based on the growth and development of the Company’s growth strategy.

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