Material Handler

Aerotek; Whitby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler to move materials across packaging, production, and processing areas on the production floor in Whitby, Ontario. The role requires operating manual pallet jacks and pump trucks, following work orders, and maintaining inventory flow in a clean pharmaceutical GMP environment.

This contract, onsite position in Whitby offers a three-shift rotation with a focus on day shift, opportunities to support warehouse operations, and precise documentation in line with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general production experience.
• Proven material handling experience in a production or warehouse environment.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of SOPs and ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Comfort using manual pallet jacks and pump trucks.
• Good English communication skills, including reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and products between packaging, production, processing, and warehouse areas.
• Transport materials with pallet jacks and pump trucks throughout the plant.
• Follow work orders to ensure accurate material movement.
• Handle and organize materials to deliver to correct departments and locations.
• Lift and move items up to 50 lbs daily.
• Support warehouse inventory by loading, unloading, and staging materials.

Skills

Production experience

GMP experience

SOP adherence

English communication

Pallet jacks & pump trucks

Material handling

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler works on the production floor to safely and efficiently move materials and finished products across packaging, production, and processing areas using manual pallet jacks and pump trucks. This role supports warehouse operations by following work orders, maintaining inventory flow, and working within a clean pharmaceutical environment while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Work on the production floor to move materials and products between packaging, production, processing, and warehouse areas.
• Use manual pallet jacks and pump trucks to transport materials such as cardboard boxes and finished products throughout the plant.
• Follow work orders to determine where products and materials need to be moved and ensure accurate execution of instructions.
• Handle and organize materials used to make different products, ensuring they are delivered to the correct departments and locations.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily material handling tasks.
• Support warehouse inventory and warehouse operations by loading, unloading, and staging materials as required.
• Use computers comfortably to read, interpret, and update work orders and related documentation.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of general production experience.
• Proven material handling experience in a production or warehouse environment.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of SOPs and ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Comfort using manual pallet jacks and pump trucks.
• Good English communication skills, including reading and writing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a very clean pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with strict adherence to GMP standards. The company provides uniforms, including a dress shirt and pants, and requires the use of PPE such as hair nets, beard nets, safety shoes, masks, and safety glasses. You will primarily work on the production floor and within warehouse areas, using manual pallet jacks and pump trucks to move materials. The position follows a three-shift rotation, with a primary focus on day shift. Afternoons 2:00 p.m.10:20 p.m., and Nights 10:00 p.m.6:20 a.m. Overtime is available on weekends, providing additional earning opportunities while working in a structured, clean, and safety-focused facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Whitby, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whitby,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.