Material Handler (Heavy Tow Motor)

Walters Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters Group seeks a Material Handler specializing in operating heavy tow motors and other machinery. This entry-level position at a family-owned construction company offers opportunities for personal and career development in a collaborative environment. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring safe material handling and adhering to rigorous safety standards.

Benefits

Vacation

Paid sick and bereavement leave

Flexible health and dental care packages

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP Matching

Profit sharing

Employee Family Scholarship Program

Tuition support

Charity participation events

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating large tow motors and forklifts.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Efficient movement of materials inside and outside the plants.
• Ensure safe practices and accurate paperwork.
• Load and unload trailers per company standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Heavy tow motors

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

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Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

About The Position

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Material Handler will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Efficient and accurate movement of materials in and outside of plants.
• Rig, hoist and move materials to and from Walters yards.
• Assists in the movement of material in the plant/property by use of primarily heavy tow motor, crane, forklift, etc.
• Ensures safe work practices are adhered to.
• Load planning and building.
• Loads and unloads trailers, as required, to Walters Standards.
• Ensures all tools and equipment are operated with care.
• Accurately fills out all required paperwork and ensures records remain up to date.
• Performs housekeeping tasks as assigned.
  
  

Work Location:

• Princeton, ON.
• Working condition is primarily outdoors.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Previous experience operating large tow motors, all terrain forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Previous experience organizing shipping documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.
  
  

Compensation Package

• Negotiable hourly wage based on experience.
• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.
  
  

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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