Material Handler (Manufacturing)

Steel Technologies Canada; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-week rotational shift

Medical & Vision Insurance after 90 d

Overhead crane merit pay

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Group pension after 12 months

Boot allowance after 90 days

Incentive bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

Steel Technologies Canada is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to support our plant operations and to gain exposure to finished goods, customers, and end products. The role offers potential for unlimited growth opportunities within a safety‑driven environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials for damage, verifying shipping documents, following customer specs, and coordinating material movements. You will assist with crane/forklift tasks and help train new employees as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience using tape measure, micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Inspect material for transit damage and defects.
• Compare shipping documents to ensure information matches receiving material and identification.
• Follow work instructions to prepare material according to customer specs.
• Organize orderly movement of incoming shipments to proper areas.
• Perform daily crane and/or forklift inspections and document results.
• Ensure proper handling procedures to prevent material damage.
• Maintain safe, clean storage areas and perform housekeeping as needed.
• Train new employees as required.

Skills

Tape measure

Micrometers

Calipers

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

As a Material Handler at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to support our overall plant operations. In this role, you will have exposure to our finished goods and learn more about our customers and end product. This position will have potential for unlimited growth opportunities.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Inspect material for transit damage and defects
• Compare shipping documents to ensure complete information with receiving material and identification to ensure accuracy
• Follow work instruction to prepare material according to customer spec
• Organize orderly movement of incoming shipments into appropriate area
• Perform daily crane and/or forklift inspection and documentation where applicable
• Ensure proper handling procedures to prevent material damage
• Maintain safe arrangement and organization of storage area including cleaning and housekeeping of the material storage area
• Train new employees as needed

Here’s what we can offer:

• Must be able to work 2-weeks rotational shift, Days and Afternoons
• Medical and Vision Insurance after 90 days of employment
• Merit pays for Overhead crane experience
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Group Pension after 12 months of employment with competitive match
• Boot Allowance after 90 days of employment
• Incentive Bonus
• Opportunity for Career Advancement

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to use tape measure, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Steel Technologies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.