material handler

CROWN BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a physically demanding role in a retail setting. This position involves building pallets, loading and unloading products, and maintaining inventory. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling heavy loads and ensuring smooth operations. If you enjoy working with your hands and are committed to supporting a diverse workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values hard work and offers support for newcomers and visible minorities, making it a welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and material handling is an asset.
• Ability to operate equipment for loading and unloading.

Responsibilities

• Build pallets and organize inventory for efficient operations.
• Load, unload, and transport goods using various equipment.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Basic Equipment Operation

Order Picking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Experience

• Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Retail business

Tasks

• Build pallets
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities