Material Handler

Skyjack Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturing company in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Material Handler to manage the movement of materials within the facility. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading and unloading products, and ensuring accurate shipping documentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school education and a forklift license. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package (Drug, Dental & Vision)

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Licensed to operate a tow motor (forklift). Class 2, 3 and 4 required.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training required for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using equipment.
• Complete all shipping and receiving documentation.
• Organize, collect and ship finished products as per customer requirements.

Skills

Tow motor operation

Material handling

Communication

Education

Completion of high school

Tools

Forklift

Basic material handling equipment

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Job Title : Material Handler

Working under general supervision, a Material Handler moves material to various areas inside and outside the facility using powered forklift truck (counter balance or reach forklifts). Material Handlers supporting receiving of material and shopping of finished goods (mobile elevated work platforms).

Job Description

Job Title : Material Handler

Working under general supervision, a Material Handler moves material to various areas inside and outside the facility using powered forklift truck (counter balance or reach forklifts). Material Handlers supporting receiving of material and shopping of finished goods (mobile elevated work platforms).

Performance Expectations

Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment

Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.

Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks.

Operate a tow motor in a safe manner, both loading and unloading freight.

Perform tow motor inspection.

Keep all manufacturing and shipping / receiving areas organized.

Empty chip bins into proper containers.

Complete all shipping and receiving documentation.

Organize, collect and ship finished mobile elevated work platforms as per customer requirements

May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

Perform other duties / projects as assigned.

Credentials

Some completion of high school

Licensed to operate a tow motor (forklift). Class 2, 3 and 4 required.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training required (for specific Material Handler positions).

Desired Characteristics

Measure length, width and height of a truck trailer and length, width and height of filled pallets to find out how many pallets of products can fit in trailer. Estimate weight of products on pallets to decide whether they can be lifted by forklift.

Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers. Interact with co-workers to co-ordinate tasks and to discuss how to move heavy objects. Interact with supervisors to discuss problems, such as damaged shipments or shortages in orders.

Refer to assembly drawings to perform minor machine repairs or to assemble pieces. Refer to schematic drawings, such as air brake system for a truck.

Receive assignments from supervisors at beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines. Adjust plans as needed if new loads arrive from suppliers sooner than expected.

Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed. Use a team approach to get materials ready so that they may be moved out efficiently.

What Linamar Has To Offer

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Counsel

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing

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