Material Handler/Forklift Driver

Michaels Stores; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts and crafts retailer in Mississauga is seeking a Material Handler responsible for transporting materials and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience with pallet jacks and forklifts. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Generous employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for machine operation.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and ruler.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials accurately to/from workstations.
• Load and off-load materials for use in production.
• Maintain a clean work area for safe operations.

Skills

Pallet jack experience

Forklift experience

Ability to read and match numerical sequences

Reading and understanding safety equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scan gun

Job description

Artistree-Mississauga The Material Handler is responsible for accurately and promptly transporting materials to/from workstations and racks, utilizing forklifts, carts and pallet jacks; while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements.

Major Activities

• Handling of Goods and Materials
• Transports goods to production and bin location
• Loads/off-loads materials for use in production
• Puts raw materials and packaging supplies in proper inventory location
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards set by management

• Quality
• Alerts management of issues or discrepancies
• Participates in physical inventories and cycle counts

• Safety & Organization
• Maintains a clean work area for safe and efficient operation
• Inspects equipment as required to ensure safety and accuracy
• Follows all safety requirements for machine operation
• Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times
• Provides support to other production teams or functions, as needed

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• Pallet jack experience

Other

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must have general, verbal, and numerical intelligence, including reading and matching of numerical sequences
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and ruler; accurately read calipers
• Knowledge of RF scan gun preferred

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

• Forklift experience

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• 1 year experience in manufacturing

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and frequently walk
• Frequently bend from waist and twist
• Constantly lift up to 30 lbs/13.6 kgs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs/23.6 kgs from floor to overhead
• Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead
• Constantly push/pull using total body and upper extremities, from floor to overhead, and occasionally reach horizontally
• Feel with the touch of the fingers
• Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
• Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or move/transport objects
• Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements

Work Environment

• High noise levels and moving machinery
• Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures
• Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.