Material Handler - Forklift

CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions; Châteauguay; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions in Châteauguay, QC is seeking a forklift operator to move pallets and raw materials in tight spaces using forklifts and jigs. You will ensure material flow to workstations and assist in inventory management and safety compliance.

Role requires strong organization, ability to meet deadlines, and the capacity to work with minimal supervision while collaborating with the supply chain team.

Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience is essential.
• Valid forklift training is required.
• Knowledge of the MK system - Asset.
• Ability to plan and organize work in accordance with deadlines.
• Excellent work organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials according to the schedule established by the team leader.
• Update the Factory track tool for stock movements or inventory errors.
• Communicate any inventory inaccuracies to the Team Leader.
• Ensure continuous material flow to avoid shortages at workstations.
• Ensure sufficient material for palletizing finished parts (wood pallets, foam, etc.).
• Empty internal scrap, cardboard, plastic and wood bins as required.
• Support disposal of defective parts from all departments.
• Operate forklifts, manual or electric pallet trucks and overhead cranes, and inspect/maintain daily.
• Attend training courses to maintain qualifications and may train others.
• Support the supply chain team in inventory-related tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift training

MK Asset system

Planning & organizing

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Overhead crane

Manual pallet jacks

Job description

Job Description

The forklift operator will use different types of forklifts and manual and electric jigger to move pallets in areas with limited space.

Role and responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of raw materials according to the scheduling established by the team leader.
• Update the “Factory track” tool for any stock movements or inventory errors (e.g. negatives).
• Communicate any inventory inaccuracies to the Team Leader
• Ensure that all machines/work cells have a continuous flow of raw materials to avoid shortages.
• Ensure that all workstations have sufficient material for palletizing finished parts (wood pallets, foam, cardboard, boxes, packaging containers, etc.).
• Empty internal scrap, cardboard, plastic and wood bins in the appropriate places.
• When handler intervention is necessary, support the disposal of defective parts from all departments
• Operate forklifts, manual or electric pallet trucks and overhead cranes to move materials, taking into account the safety of self and environment; inspect and maintain on a daily basis.
• Attend training courses to ensure qualifications are maintained, and may be required to train other members of staff
• Support the supply chain team in all other inventory-related initiatives
• If applicable, support the “Coordinator and Material Receiving” in these tasks when required or in case of absence.
• All other related tasks are considered part of the role and may be assigned as needed.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Forklift driving experience (essential)
• Valid forklift training
• Knowledge of the MK system - Asset
• Ability to plan and organize work in accordance with deadlines
• Excellent work organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision