Material Handler

Lifting Solutions Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness plan

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid sick days

External training allowance

Support for professional designations

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lifting Solutions Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to manage accurate and timely shipping, receiving and handling of materials, equipment, and products at our Edmonton facility.

You will support manufacturing and field teams while ensuring inventory integrity and safety compliance. Responsibilities include loading/unloading shipments, inspecting materials, organizing inventory, and coordinating with carriers to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of shipping, receiving, material handling or warehouse experience.
• Experience with forklifts, overhead bridge crane, Combi-Lift side loader, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (forklift certification an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; NAV experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments, inspect materials, and verify quantities against purchase orders.
• Handle materials and equipment including long tubing, bar stock, pumps, and raw materials.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Prepare products for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and scheduling pickups.
• Organize, store, and track inventory in warehouse and staging areas with proper stock rotation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and freight carriers to ensure smooth logistics and timely deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP NAV

Forklifts/Material handling equipment

Overhead bridge crane

Job description

Who we Are:

Lifting Solutions is a high-performing team that engineers, manufactures, distributes, sells, and services artificial lift products that outperform the market. Since our inception in Canada in 2014, we have expanded from 14 colleagues to over 300 across 28 locations in three countries and distributors in seven additional countries. We are proud to operate two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, one in Canada and one in Oman, where we leverage the latest technology to deliver high-performance products to clients worldwide.

The Opportunity:

As a Material Handler at Lifting Solutions, you will be responsible for managing the accurate and timely shipping, receiving, and handling of materials, equipment, and products. This role is essential to maintaining efficient warehouse operations, supporting manufacturing and field teams, and ensuring the integrity of inventory processes. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to safety will be key to your success.

Responsibilities:

In alignment with the Lifting Solutions culture, mission, vision and values, you will be responsible to:

• Load and unload shipments, inspect materials, and verify quantities against purchase orders.
• Unloading/loading of material and equipment including but not limited to long flexible bundles of tubing, bar stock and assembled pumps, accessories, and raw materials.
• Perform inspections, checks and preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
• Prepare products, parts, and equipment for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and scheduling pickups.
• Organize, store, and track inventory in warehouse and staging areas, ensuring proper stock rotation and placement.
• Coordinate with internal teams and freight carriers to ensure smooth logistics and timely deliveries.
• Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Your Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–2 years of shipping, receiving, material handling or warehouse experience.
• Experience using overhead bridge crane, forklifts, Combi-Lift side loader, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (valid forklift certification is an asset).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; Microsoft NAV experience is an asset.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to following company safety procedures.

Working conditions include:

• Hourly position; extended hours and off hour contact will be required at times
• Lifting a maximum of 50 pounds. Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

What we Offer:

We take pride in offering an industry leading and comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following:

• 100% Employer sponsored Health and Wellness plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Five paid sick days per year
• External training allowance for continuing education
• Support and financial assistance to obtain or recertify professional designations
• Employee discounts through our preferred vendor programs
• Employer sponsored pension program with match