Material Handler

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Transport, part of the J.D. Irving group, is hiring a Material Handler at their Dartmouth Terminal. The role includes loading and unloading freight, ensuring safety, and requires a minimum of a High School Diploma. Employees benefit from a dynamic work environment and various employee programs including health plans and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

RRSP matching program

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness reimbursements

3 weeks' paid vacation

Maternity leave top-up program

Growth and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling or related field preferred.
• Committed to working safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working positively with others toward common goals.

Responsibilities

• Assisting supervisor with dock setup.
• Loading and unloading freight.
• Communicating with other dock workers to ensure safe loading and unloading.

Skills

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Capacity to work safely

Teamwork

Efficient and hard-working

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Material Handler based out of the Dartmouth Terminal location. The selected candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a "Can Do" attitude.

Shifts: Monday-Friday (1am-9am)

Benefits of Joining Midland:

• Dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, including gym memberships, fitness classes, or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacation
• Maternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and the large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• Education Required: Minimum High School Diploma
• Experience Required: Previous experience in material handling or related field preferred
• Committed to working safely in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working positively with others toward common goals
• Able to read and write clearly to complete paperwork
• Efficient and hard-working
• Basic math skills and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting supervisor with dock setup
• Scanning process and paperwork (BOLs)
• Loading and unloading freight
• Communicating with other dock workers to ensure safe loading and unloading
• Flexible to assist in other areas when volumes are low
• Keeping the dock and work area clean and fully functional