Material Handler

JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Premium

Production Bonus

On-the-job training

Competitive health and dental benefits

Retirement savings program with company-matched pension plan

Job summary

A leading electrical steel products manufacturer is seeking a Material Handler in Burlington, Canada. The role involves loading, unloading, and managing products while ensuring safety and compliance standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma, preferably 1+ year of warehouse experience, and forklift certification. Benefits include competitive health and dental plans and shift premiums. This full-time position is entry level, aiming to establish a robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift certified.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean practices.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management and communication.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move and retrieve products and materials.
• Perform material handling activities like counting, weighing, and sorting.
• Receive materials and finished goods accurately.
• Store and deliver materials based on customer requirements.
• Maintain organized workspaces in compliance with safety standards.
• 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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Independent work

5S knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Material Handler Opportunity

About Us

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, safety is more than a priority – it is a core value of our culture. 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 embedded in every action we take, and incidents are prevented before they happen.

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, and 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+ year 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

Benefits

• Shift Premium
• Production Bonus
• On‑the‑job training
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Production Bonus plan
• Retirement savings program with company‑matched pension plan

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time