Material Handler

Floform; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

FLOFORM Countertops in Abbotsford is seeking a Full Time Material Handler for our Stone Plant. This role involves shipping, receiving, loading, transporting, inspecting and packaging stone tops and slabs, using forklifts and other equipment in a busy yard and shop.

You will maintain safe, organized work areas, follow supervisor instructions, and coordinate with carriers and internal teams. The ideal candidate is physically fit, reliable, with basic math, good communication, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Physically able to lift heavy objects repeatedly.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Good measuring and basic math skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Basic computer skills with capability of learning new software.
• Understanding of warehouse processes.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Reliable, positive attitude and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tops and slabs and interpret drawings for quality and specs.
• Load and package countertops onto shipping frames with proper protection.
• Receive inbound raw materials and label inventory.
• Transport materials through yard and shop, ensure proper storage.
• Update order status and inventory in computer systems.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and plan shipment sizes.
• Inspect and maintain forklifts and handling equipment daily.
• Follow supervisor instructions and schedules promptly.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area and housekeeping.

Skills

Physically fit

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Warehouse processes

Forklift certification

Team player

Measuring & math

Job description

Required immediately, our Local Abbotsford Branch is seeking a Full Time Material Handler for our Stone Plant.

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 17 branches and 8 manufacturing facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Position Summary:

Material Handlers in our Stone Division are responsible for a variety of tasks related to hard surface manufacturing, including shipping, receiving, loading, transporting, inspecting and packaging stone tops and slabs. The position requires the safe and efficient use of mechanical lifts and forklifts, often moving materials through a busy yard and shop environment. Maintaining safe working areas and an organized yard is a critical requirement in this role.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong core, physically fit - able to lift heavy objects repeatedly
• Strong organizational skills, High attention to detail
• Good measuring and basic math skills
• Strong written and oral communication
• Basic computer skills with capability of learning new software
• Understanding of warehouse processes
• Forklift operators certificate and/or able to obtain one
• Reliable, positive attitude - able to work in a team setting

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspects tops and slabs, interpreting technical drawings for required quality and specifications
• Loading and packaging countertops onto shipping frames, ensuring proper protection and accurate piece counts
• Receives inbound raw materials (slabs), ensuring accurate receiving transactions and inventory labelling
• Transports materials through busy shop and yard environment, ensuring proper inventory storage
• Utilizes computer systems to update order status and inventory transactions, locate job information and mark progress
• Coordinates shipments with carriers, planning shipment sizes and trucking requirements
• Inspects and maintains forklifts and material handling equipment in safe and good working condition, including daily pre-trip inspections and basic maintenance items
• Executes daily work instructions and follows schedule received from Supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintains a safe and organized work area, supporting housekeeping requirements
• Other duties as assigned

FLOFORM is proud to offer the successful candidate:

• $23-27 depending on experience
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• RRSP matching

FLOFORM Countertops offers a positive and fun working environment thatrewards those who share in our mission: “To consistentlyprovide our Customers the best countertop purchasing experience available.”

We look forward to meeting you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.