Material Handler

Weir Canada, Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Canada, Inc. is hiring a Material Handler for the South Surrey, BC location. This onsite role supports shipping and receiving, moving materials with forklift or crane, and ensuring accurate inventory and documentation.

The shift runs 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, on a six-month contract with potential for permanency. Applicants should have forklift experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to read and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Hands-on manual labor experience preferred in shipping/receiving or manufacturing.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Material Handling: load/unload and move materials using forklift, crane or manual methods.
• Inventory Management: maintain locations, counts and proper documentation.
• Packaging and Preparation: cut/measure wood products for packaging and stage items for shop staff.

Skills

Forklift experience

Manual labor

English communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Material Handler Location - South Surrey, BC, Canada Work Arrangement - Onsite, Shift (4 AM - 4 PM, Monday to Thursday)

What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Material Handling: Support shipping and receiving by loading, unloading, and handling materials using forklift, overhead crane, or manual methods. Daily tasks include moving pipes, packaging, applying stickers and caps on spools, and preparing items for shipment.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory locations, enforce quarantines and hold points, assist with inventory counts and spot checks, and ensure all material movements are properly recorded in documentation and software.
• Packaging and Preparation: Cut and measure wood products for packaging using hand tools; stage and pick items accurately for shop staff under supervision.
• Operational Support: Assist with receiving inventory into the computer database, cover for shipping and receiving staff as needed, and help prepare shipments to customers.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• Forklift experience
• Hands-on manual labor experience, preferably in shipping/receiving or manufacturing
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Office products

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating overhead cranes
• Previous shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing environment
• Construction experience or familiarity with physical labor environments
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills aligned with safety and quality focus

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Compensation $33.51/hr This vacancy is for a 6 month contract, with potential for permanent employment following contract end date #minerals #LI-SK1

Thank you for your interest in joining us.