material handler

J.U. Houle Distribution; Victoriaville; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Other benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

J.U. Houle Distribution in Victoriaville, Canada is seeking warehouse personnel. The role involves loading, unloading, moving goods, operating hand trucks and other equipment, and organizing inventory for efficient distribution.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, be able to work on-site in a fast-paced setting, and demonstrate analytical, energetic, and organized work habits. Safety checks and on-site training are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar warehouse role.
• Experience performing basic material handling tasks on site.
• Ability to work at a fixed location without remote options.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
• Operate equipment to load, unload and move materials and products.
• Pack and unpack goods.
• Sort, crate and stack goods.
• Install, lash and secure goods.
• Store cargo and materials.
• Transport and distribute materials and goods.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Use computerized inventory control systems.
• Ensure safety, productivity and comfort in work methods.
• Check products for defects and conformance to standards.
• Pack items for shipping and distribution.

Skills

Analytical

Energetic

Time management

Organized

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dollies and hand trucks

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 21.31 to 23.08 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Day, Evening
• Starts as early as2027-03-01 End date:2029-02-28
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Warehouse

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Ensure products and work methods maximize safety, productivity and comfort
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Pack items for shipping and distribution

Type of product

• Construction materials or coatings

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Analytical
• Energetic
• Time management
• Organized
• Flexibility
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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