Material Handler

jfeshojipowercanada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Premium

Health and dental benefits

Production Bonus

Retirement savings pension plan

Job summary

JFE Shoji Power Canada in Burlington, Ontario is hiring a Material Handler to support shipping, receiving, storage of raw materials and order fulfillment for finished goods. You will work with production teams to ensure materials are where they need to be, when they are needed, enabling smooth manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a 12-hour continental shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma and warehouse experience, with forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in warehouse/logistics environment preferred.
• Forklift certified and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work 12-hour continental shift rotation and follow Lean/5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move and retrieve products using hand tools or basic material handling equipment.
• Receive materials/finished goods on a timely and accurate basis and store accordingly.
• Prepare and ship materials/finished goods per customer requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces following safety rules and housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate with machine operators and other departments to ensure workflow continuity.

Skills

Experience in warehouse/logistics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lean/5S knowledge

Forklift certified

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Join Our Team: Material Handler Opportunity!

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

How you’ll make an impact

JSC is seeking a Material Handler to join our growing team! Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Material Handler will provide shipping, receiving, storage of raw materials and order fulfillment services for finished goods, materials, supplies, parts and equipment within the assigned facility. This role plays a key part in supporting production and warehouse operations by ensuring that the right materials are in the right place at the right time.

Job Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move and retrieve products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking, checking materials, assisting in taking inventory
• Receive materials/finished goods on a timely and accurate basis
• Examine, store and deliver materials according to established procedures and customer requirements
• Communicate and work closely with machine operators, team members, customer service representatives and other departments to ensure workflow continuity
• Assist customers in meeting unique storage and delivery requirements
• Prepare and ship materials/finished goods in a timely manner according to customer requirements
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces in compliance with safety and housekeeping standards
• Follow all company safety rules and regulations
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Forklift certified
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks throughout the shift, including operating a forklift,standing, walking and sitting
• Basic math and reading skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to work the 12-hour continental shift rotation
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean practices

Hourly Rate: $23.64 - $24.97

Please note this role is a continental rotating shift (11-12 hour shifts rotating between days and nights).

Why JFE Shoji Power?

• Shift Premium
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Production Bonus
• Retirement savings program with company matched pension plan