Conversion- Material Handler

APM Terminals; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for its New Westminster location. In this full-time position, you will load, unload, and move materials while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and must be physically capable of handling heavy loads. The role offers competitive pay with a focus on professional growth and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy objects regularly.
• Must possess basic reading and math skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within the work site.
• Operates industrial trucks to assist in loading or moving materials.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials handled.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Conversion- Material Handler

Apply locations CA - New Westminster time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R145442 As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Logistics & Services Canada handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process.Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Summary Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Opens containers.
-Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
-Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
-Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
-Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
-Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
-Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
-Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
-Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
-Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products.
-Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information.
-Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
-Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.
-Assembles crates to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
-Shovels loose materials into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers.
-Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Other Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish is helpful, but not necessary.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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About Us

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here.