handler, materials

Government of Canada; Grand Manan Parish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Grand Manan Parish seeks a dedicated individual for a material handling role. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and transporting goods using various equipment. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers health benefits, training opportunities, and more, while requiring physical endurance and adaptability.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• Valid driver's licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move products and materials.
• Operate a variety of equipment for handling materials.
• Pick and pack orders for shipment.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Counterbalanced forklift training

Forklift Operator Certification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Warehouse
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ship orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Counterbalancedforklift training
• Forklift Operator Certification
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Light trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Pallet lifters

Additional information

• Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities