Material Handler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

FloFORM Countertops in Abbotsford is seeking a Full Time Material Handler for our Stone Plant. The role involves shipping, receiving, loading, transporting, inspecting and packaging stone tops and slabs, using forklifts and lifts, in a busy yard and shop. You will maintain a safe, organized work area, update inventory and order status in our computer systems, and coordinate shipments with carriers. FloFORM Countertops offers medical and dental benefits and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good measuring and basic math skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Understanding of warehouse processes and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspects tops and slabs, reading drawings for quality specifications.
• Loads and packages countertops onto shipping frames with proper protection.
• Receives inbound slabs and records inventory transactions.
• Transports materials through shop and yard; maintains organized storage.
• Uses computer systems to update order status and locate job information.
• Coordinates shipments with carriers and plans shipment sizes.
• Inspects and maintains forklifts and equipment; performs daily checks.
• Executes daily work instructions from Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area; supports housekeeping.

Skills

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Measuring & math

Communication

Computer skills

Warehouse processes

Forklift certificate

Team player

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.