Material Handler

Copeland; Brantford; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland, a global climate technologies company, seeks a Material Handler at our Brantford, Canada facility. You will help move, store and stage materials to support production, while contributing to inventory accuracy and quality checks.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and hand trucks, maintaining safe work practices under Ontario OHSA, and collaborating with production, shipping and logistics to keep material flows efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Store raw materials and finished goods in organized locations.
• Support cycle counts and warehouse inventory checks.
• Verify incoming shipments and maintain quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures under Ontario OHSA.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient material flow throughout our Copeland Canada headquarters in Brantford. This person is responsible for receiving, transporting, storing, and staging materials to support production, storage, and shipping operations. They also assist with quality checks, inventory control, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Movement
  • Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Storage & Organization
  • Accurately locate and store raw materials, components, and finished goods.
  • Maintain organized storage areas to support production and shipping needs.
• Inventory Management
  • Support cycle counts, material audits, and warehouse inventory checks.
  • Communicate inventory discrepancies to appropriate team members.
• Quality Control
  • Verify incoming shipments, validate shipping documentation, and ensure materials meet quality standards.
  • Assist with inspection processes and report any issues promptly.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all company safety procedures and comply with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Communication & Teamwork
  • Collaborate with team members, production, and logistics to coordinate material movement.
  • Provide clear and timely updates to supervisors and other departments.

Required Qualifications

• Authorization to work in Canada without current or future sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification or prior experience in similar roles strongly preferred (in-house certification available if needed).
• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a safety focused mindset.

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the hourly rate for this role is $23.29 CAD. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world in which we live.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, defined contribution pension plan and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and communit