Material Handler

Puratos; Richmond; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Material Handler, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials throughout the production process. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your skills in material handling and safety compliance. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement. With opportunities for training and career advancement, this role is perfect for those looking to grow within a leading organization in the food industry. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in a company that prioritizes health, safety, and community engagement.

Benefits

Training and career opportunities

Competitive salary package

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required for material handling tasks.
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials safely using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Forklift certification

English communication

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Customer service

Tools

Forklift

Electric/manual pallet jack

Job description

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10,000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit, and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Richmond, we are looking for:

Material Handler

Your Mission

The primary role of the Material Handler, under general direction, is to manipulate, move, load, and unload materials by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment. Material Handlers supply the production floor, focusing on moving products in an organized manner following First-In-First-Out (FIFO) standards. This ensures that products, including raw materials, work in progress (WIP), and finished goods, flow smoothly from location to location, on time and on schedule. This position ensures items are tracked and stored accurately while following all food safety and health and safety standards. All warehouse positions are required to operate within a flexible work hour environment.

Mandate

• Ensure compliance with all local, national, and corporate environmental, health and safety rules and regulations.
• Comply with all local and national food safety and legal requirements.
• Perform all job responsibilities under the strictest consideration of health and safety, food quality, and production parameters.

What you will do

• Transportation of any material (raw materials, packaging material, WIP, etc.) throughout the plant in an efficient and safe manner either manually and/or with powered equipment (forklift, electric/manual pallet jack).
• Ensure all raw materials are pulled from racks following FIFO. Any deviations to be reported to Inventory Manager or Shipping Supervisor.
• Ensure all finished goods are removed from the production area to the shipping area efficiently and safely, ensuring that pallets are correctly and securely wrapped in accordance with Foley’s and specific customer policies.
• Ensure any materials (raw materials, packaging material, WIP, etc.) not being used by production are returned to the racks and are correctly labelled.
• Inspect all trailers, including the Foley’s truck, prior to loading and unloading, and complete necessary compliance documentation.
• Load and unload trucks using material handling equipment, ensuring that all product received and/or shipped matches with documentation provided and that the QC team is notified where applicable.
• Fully and accurately complete all relevant warehouse and operational checklists.
• Participate in cycle counts and full inventory counts.
• Authorized personnel will operate the Foley’s delivery truck to move finished product and other material between the two Foley’s locations as well as to the Brockmann’s location.
• Ensure that work areas are organized and clean.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures in maintaining a safe work environment for self and others.
• Promote a continuous learning environment and sharing of best practices, methods, and ideas.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, without advanced notice.
• Assist in special projects, assignments, and analyses as directed.
• Champion a culture of high performance through employee engagement and continuous improvement orientation in all actions and approaches.

What we expect from you

Skills, Competencies & Others

• Must have forklift certification for class 1, 4, and 5 – counterbalance (sit down and stand up).
• Solid command of the English language; capable of using moderately complex oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and communicate both orally and in writing.
• Able to perform physically repetitive tasks while standing, walking, or sitting (8–10-hour shift).
• Able to lift up to 25 kgs. on a regular basis.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Good problem-solving, task planning, organization, and space planning abilities.
• Able to work in a variety of environments including wet, humid, cold, and hot (40 C) inside or outside.
• Able to work accurately with numbers and basic calculations.
• Able to work well with others; possessing a strong customer service attitude.
• Possess a continuous improvement and learning orientation, adaptable and open to change.

What you can expect from Puratos

You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.

A great work environment with lots of challenges is what you can expect:

• You'll get responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work.
• You'll get training and career opportunities to build your career within our company.
• You can count on a competitive salary package.