Material Handler

Mitchell & Associates; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Tillsonburg is looking for a Material Handler to ensure the supply of required materials and support safety standards. You will operate equipment, maintain inventory, and interact with the team. Strong safety knowledge and a valid forklift license are required. The salary ranges from $20 to $24 per hour, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 preferred or 2-3 years' experience in a factory setting.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Must perform job successfully and follow essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Supply manufacturing area with raw materials and parts.
• Operate mobile equipment safely, including forklifts.
• Work safely following all safety instructions.

Skills

Effective team interaction

Common sense understanding

Sound judgment

Valid forklift driver's license

Education

Grade 12 or 2-3 years' experience

Job description

Job Summary: Ensure that internal and external customers are supplied with all required materials and supporting documentation.

Knowledge And Skills (Education)

• A minimum of Grade 12 is preferred or 2-3 years' experience in a factory setting.
• Must be able to interact effectively with employees at all levels in a team environment
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and sound judgment to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to perform this job successfully, and must be able to perform all essential functions.
• Valid forklift driver's license.
  
  

Major Accountabilities

• Be present at work, ready to work at the assigned time for every scheduled work day.
• Follow all work instructions for all assigned operations.
• Work safely, following safety work instructions.
• Operating all equipment, machines, or other device in a manner that provides a safe working environment to yourself and others.
• Supply the assigned manufacturing area(s) with raw materials, parts, supplies and dunnage to maintain uptime.
• Operate assigned mobile equipment, including fork trucks safely and with due consideration to pedestrians. Perform inspections/maintenance of assigned mobile equipment as required.
• Ensures that all materials and finished goods are stored and labeled with proper documentation.
• Take inventory counts as required; make sure parts/finished goods are stored in designated locations.
• Report to supervision the absence of, or defect in any equipment or protective device of which you are aware and which may endanger the health and safety of yourself or another worker.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Working in an office and plant environment
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support production
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Ability to work in loud environments
• Ability to use hands, arms and wrist to work continuously throughout shift
• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required
• Contribute to safe, clean and comfortable work environment by applying the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support)
  
  

Health And Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company
  
  

Back-up Duties

• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Salary: $20 - $24