Material Handler

Lifting Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness plan

Disability and Life Insurance

Pension plan with company matching

Sick days

Training allowances

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lifting Solutions in Canada is seeking a Materials Handler to manage shipping, receiving and material handling at our Edmonton facility, ensuring accurate inventory and timely deliveries. You will load/unload shipments, inspect materials, and operate forklifts/cranes when certified.

You will organize inventory, coordinate with internal teams and carriers, and uphold safety standards across the warehouse. We offer an industry-leading total rewards package including health coverage, disability and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of shipping, receiving or material handling experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes or pallet jacks; forklift certification is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; NAV experience is an asset.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments, verify quantities against purchase orders.
• Inspect materials and ensure accurate handling of equipment.
• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance on tools.
• Prepare products and parts for shipment, including packaging and labeling.
• Organize and track inventory in warehouse and staging areas.
• Coordinate with internal teams and carriers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized warehouse.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (Microsoft NAV)

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