Material Handler

Häfele Canada Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

Annual bonus program

Health, dental, life insurance

AD&D and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Pension plan matching

Safety shoe reimbursement

Transit near by

Job summary

Häfele Canada Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to support warehouse operations. You will receive, unload, verify, and move materials, while maintaining accurate records in the system and assisting with inventory control.

The role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse. Training is provided, and employees benefit from a supportive team environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Certified Forklift Operator is an asset and helpful for the role.
• Ability to frequently lift, push and slide packages up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment is preferred.
• Punctuality and reliability are expected.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily work.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Team or individual work capability is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming material and verify information on packing slips with HU to confirm shipment accuracy.
• Perform routine shipping, receiving and handling tasks as directed.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with material and equipment handling programs, including data entry.
• Guide and train new warehouse team members on job function and responsibilities.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy.
• Post inward and outward movement of material in the EWM system with quantities and storage location.
• Be proactive in identifying shortages and make recommendations to the appropriate department.
• Sort and repalletize product as needed.
• Participate in open communication with team members and management.
• Join daily huddles to learn progress, expectations and safety guidelines.
• Handle Customer Pick Up’s – select packages and match to delivery notes.
• Operate dolly, pallet truck and forklift where appropriate.
• Complete visual safety checks on storage racks for damage.
• Perform daily warehouse housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Data entry

Communication skills

Punctuality

Safety mindset

Ability to learn quickly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operation

Job description

One of our core values is how we ‘WoW customers’ - it’s a mindset, philosophy, a call to action. Our Material Handlers play a critical role in our success. We are growing and looking to add Material Handlers to our team!

Who we are:

Hafele is a global market leader in providing hardware solutions and innovation to the furniture, kitchen cabinet, architectural millwork and hospitality industries. We are a privately held company with a long and rich history that began in 1923. We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and in Canada, we are looking to grow our team. Come join a company where you will be encouraged to succeed, challenged to adapt and motivated to grow. Come join the ‘A’ team!

Responsibilities include:

• Receive and unload incoming material and verify information on packing slips with HU (handling units) to confirm accuracy of shipment or damage (taking pictures when needed).
• Perform a variety of routine shipping, receiving and handling tasks
• Perform administrative tasks associated with material and equipment handling programs, including data entry.
• Guide and train new warehouse team members on job function and responsibilities.
• Perform physical inventory and/or cycle counts as required in order to verify correct inventory management.
• Post the inward and outward movement of material in the EWM system with quantities and storage location in order to ensure correct inventory management.
• Be proactive in identifying shortages and making recommendations to the appropriate department.
• Sorting and repalletizing of product.
• Participate in open communication with team members and management.
• Join in the daily huddles to learn about progress, expectations and receive direction regarding safe work practices and service levels.
• Customer Pick Up’s – Select customers packages and match to delivery note.
• Operate dolly, pump/pallet truck and forklift, where appropriate.
• Complete visual safety checks on storage racks for damage.
• Perform daily warehouse housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Forklift Operator an asset
• Ability to frequently lift, push and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Punctuality
• Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily work.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to solve basic problems.Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Work as a team or individually

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work for a company that has been certified as a Great Place to Work!
• A rewarding career where we all share in the success of the company.
• Competitive wages and annual bonus program.
• Competitive benefits paid by the company: health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, employee assistance program, virtual mental health platform and virtual doctors.
• Company matched Register Pension Plan.
• Safety shoe reimbursement.
• Close to the highway and near public transit.
• Great company culture.
• You can expect to be supported by leadership through open communication, encouragement and recognition.
• We provide training on all areas of the warehouse and promote from within where possible!