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Material Handler

Leonardo DRS

Bedford (Ville)

On-site

CAD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading company in power conversion equipment as a Material Handler in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This entry-level role involves managing inventory, assembling component kits, and supporting production teams. Enjoy a motivating team-based environment with competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Reimbursement for professional development

Vacation and personal days

Industry-leading wellness program

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

Loads, unloads and moves materials within plant and warehouse.
Assembles and issues component kits to support production.
Ensures accuracy of products received and places into inventory.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

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DRS Pivotal Power, Inc.is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of just over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Material Handler performs inventory related activities related to all materials received. The Material handler loads, unloads and moves materials within plant, warehouse, storage facility or worksite and assembles and issues component kits to support product manufacturers.

Job Responsibilities

Receives products, components from Incoming Receiving/Inspection, ensuring accuracy
Places into inventory any received materials in accordance with internal processes
Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
Prepares material kits to the production floor in accordance with internal processes
Attaches tags or labels to materials or otherwise marks information
Opens containers using box cutter, steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
Conveys materials to or from storage or worksites to designated areas to include the manufacturing floor by use of hand truck, electric dolly, Forklift, or other device
Provides support to Incoming Receiving and Planning as needed
Works under general supervision on duties and tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

What you require to be succesful in the role:

Effective communication andinterpersonalskills (written & verbal)
Self-motivated (works independently)
Works effectively with teams and facilitates interaction
Maintains positive working relationships with other team members
Highly effective organization and planning skills
Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize and meet work schedules
Ability to manage multiple assignments
Maintain forklift certification
Highschool diploma or GED
Good understanding of MRP systems
Effective computer skills including Excel and Word

Benefits of working with DRS Pivotal Power:

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Industry leading wellness program including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Competitive compensation including:
- Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid daysoff

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online atwww.leonardodrs.com/careers.

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