Material Handler

Comco-Pipe-; Puslinch; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits (Health, Dental, Vision

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

Comco-Pipe- is seeking a Material Handler to support warehouse operations in Wellington County, Ontario. You will be responsible for picking, packing, tagging, and preparing orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires 0–3 years of warehouse experience, ability to operate a forklift, and effective communication. A safety-sensitive environment with pre-employment health assessment applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0–3 years in warehouse distribution.
• Experience operating forklift or similar material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physically capable of manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Safely picks, packages, and tags products according to sales orders, in a timely manner.
• Load, unload, and move products by hand or mobile equipment.
• Verify and visually inspect product.
• Record product heat numbers, manufacturers, and quantities.
• Ensure product is properly identified and packaged for shipping.
• Communicate any product overages, shortages, or errors directly to the Foreman.
• Assist in resolving problems when required.
• Ensure warehouse is free of debris and hazards.
• Participate in clean-up and pre-inspection of equipment.
• Assist in annual inventory.
• Participate in On-Call / OT hours, as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Safe lifting techniques

Basic mathematics

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Material handling equipment

Job description

Reporting to the Warehouse Foreman, as the Material Handler you will be directly responsibility for the picking and packaging of warehouse orders based on sales orders, work orders, and customer requirements. The Material Handler must understand the impact of this position to other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of warehouse operations.

Shift: 9:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely picks, packages, and tags products according to sales orders, in a timely manner:
• Load, unload, and move products by hand or mobile equipment;
• Verify and visually inspect product;
• Record product heat numbers, manufacturers, and quantities;
• Ensure product is properly identified and packaged for shipping.
• Communicate any product overages, shortages, or errors directly to the Foreman;
• Assist in resolving problems when required;
• Ensure warehouse is free of debris and hazards;
• Participate in clean-up and pre-inspection of equipment;
• Assist in annual inventory;
• Participate in On-Call / OT hours, as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Work Experience: 0 –3 years related warehouse distribution
• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques
• Basic mathematical skills
• Must be able to carry and move product and/or supplies of 50lbs
• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity;

Please Note:

• Our work environment is safety sensitive and will require the successful applicant to undergo a pre-employment Occupational Health Assessment and drug evaluation (including cannabis).

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company located in Guelph (Puslinch);
• 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday;
• Employer paid Group benefits (Health, Dental, & Vision) and insurance benefits;
• Pension plan and employee share purchase plan.