Material Handler

Walters Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick and bereavement leave

Extended health & dental care

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP Matching

Profit Sharing

Scholarship program (Family/ViA)

Job summary

Walters Group, a Hamilton-based steel construction company, is seeking a Material Handler to support material movement, rigging, hoisting and loading activities at our Princeton, ON location. You will work in a safety-focused environment and help ensure smooth operations across plants.

Ideal candidates will have experience operating all-terrain forklifts and overhead cranes, plus organizing shipping documents, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience operating all-terrain forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Experience organizing shipping documents and paperwork.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Efficient and accurate movement of materials in and outside of plants.
• Rig, hoist and move materials.
• Assist in movement of material in the plant using crane, forklift, tow motor, etc.
• Ensure safe work practices are adhered to.
• Load planning and building.
• Loads and unloads trailers as required to Walters standards.
• Operate tools and equipment with care.
• Accurately fills out all required paperwork and keeps records up to date.
• Perform housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane experience

Shipping documents

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independence

Health & safety

Job description

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About The Position

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Material Handler will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Efficient and accurate movement of materials in and outside of plants.
• Rig, hoist and move materials.
• Assists in the movement of material in the plant/property by use of crane, forklift, tow motor etc.
• Ensures safe work practices are adhered to.
• Load planning and building.
• Loads and unloads trailers, as required, to Walters Standards.
• Ensures all tools and equipment are operated with care.
• Accurately fills out all required paperwork and ensures records remain up to date.
• Performs housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Work Location:

• Princeton, ON.

Position Requirements

• Previous experience operating all terrain forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Previous experience organizing shipping documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.

Compensation Package

• Wage: $22.00-$29.00/Hour
• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.