general labourer - material handling

Government of Canada; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a candidate for event logistics management in Kings County. Responsibilities include shipping, receiving, and storage coordination, along with equipment operation. Candidates must hold a WHMIS and First Aid Certificate. The role requires physical activity, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, with a focus on teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage.
• Co-ordinate set-ups for special events.
• Manage Event Logistics and transport materials.
• Operate equipment to load and unload materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Industrial lift trucks

Fork-lifts

Dollies and hand trucks

Pallet lifters

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Trucking company
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Manage Event Logistics
• Wrap goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Pick orders and stock
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Build pallets
• Ship orders
• Provide customer service
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Pallet lifters

Area of work experience

• Business
• Conference and meeting planning companies
• Conference centres
• Convention centre
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Multi-purpose facilities
• Sports and entertainment facilities

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner