material handler - manufacturing and warehousing

Vecima Networks Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Canada is seeking a dedicated individual for material handling tasks. The role involves loading, unloading, and organizing inventory in a warehouse environment. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, a secondary school certificate, and be adept at using inventory management systems. A focus on safety and teamwork is essential. This position offers comprehensive health benefits and a permanent work term with 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in material handling.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Experience with inventory control systems.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or with basic equipment.
• Operate a variety of equipment to move materials and products.
• Maintain inventory and record transactions.
• Inspect and verify incoming and outgoing goods.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Efficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Great Plains (GP)

Inventory control software

Job description

Work Term

• Permanent

Work Language

• English

Hours

• 40 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Manufacture
• Electronic

Tasks

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Record transactions
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Process incoming requisitions
• Package products
• Operate forklift
• Obtain and process information required to provide customer service
• Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom
• Monitor safety conditions
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Maintain records on inventory control system
• Load and unload goods
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Inspect finished and pre-finished products
• Compute shipping costs
• Compile inventory reports
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Maintain computerized stock inventory
• Order picking
• Fill mail or electronic orders from warehouse stock
• Clean and maintain work space
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Conduct quality control
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Keep shop and warehouse clean
• Record incoming stock
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Review work orders

Type of product

• Industrial supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software
• MS Great Plains (GP)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Area of work experience

• Material handling

Parts specialization

• Hardware
• Manufacturing equipment

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)