Material Handler (Shop)

Morskate Manufacturing; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, year-round employment

Competitive wages

Overtime after 8 hours a day / 40 per

Benefits after 3 months of employment

4% vacation pay plus statutory holiday

Guaranteed every Sunday off

Job summary

Morskate Manufacturing in Ponoka, Alberta is seeking a dependable Material Handler to keep production running smoothly. Reporting to the shop supervisor, you will move, organize, and stage materials throughout the facility to support production and shipping.

The role requires operating forklifts and overhead cranes safely, maintaining records, and collaborating with yard and shop teams. We offer permanent, year-round employment with competitive wages and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation is required.
• Experience in a fabrication environment is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely in a busy shop.

Responsibilities

• Stage raw material for fitters in a safe and timely manner using overhead crane and other mechanical aids
• Load fabricated structural steel products onto wagons using overhead crane for primer application
• Removal of finished structural steel product on wagons from production facility and stage for yard forklift operators to move to designated laydown areas
• Palletize smaller finished products, strap and mark accordingly to be removed from shop using forklift for yard team to move to designated laydown areas
• Clearly communicate and work collaboratively with equipment operators cutting parts, fitters requiring material, as well as the yard team of forklift operators receiving the finished product from the shop
• Maintain good housekeeping in shop by removing empty pallets, wood and plastic, etc. and placing material accordingly
• Maintain forklift equipment by performing pre-use inspections and troubleshoot issues
• Safe operation of overhead crane and mobile equipment for material movement
• Maintain excellent attendance record

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Morskate Manufacturing is a family-run structural steel manufacturer located in Ponoka, Alberta. Specializing in structural, agricultural and custom orders, we take pride in the ability to be adaptable and flexible when designing and building orders to meet the customers exact requirements.

Position Summary

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can play a key part in keeping production running smoothly? Morskate Manufacturing is seeking a dependable and hardworking Material Handler to join our team.

Reporting to the shop supervisor, you’ll be responsible for moving, organizing, and staging materials throughout the facility to support production and shipping activities. Your ability to safely operate equipment, follow instructions, and maintain accurate records will be essential to ensuring materials are delivered where they’re needed—on time and in good condition.

If you’re physically fit, safety-focused, and enjoy being a critical part of a busy manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Stage raw material for fitters in a safe and timely manner using overhead crane and other mechanical aids
• Load fabricated structural steel products onto wagons using overhead crane for primer application
• Removal of finished structural steel product on wagons from production facility and stage for yard forklift operators to move to designated laydown areas
• Palletize smaller finished products, strap and mark accordingly to be removed from shop using forklift for yard team to move to designated laydown areas
• Clearly communicate and work collaboratively with equipment operators cutting parts, fitters requiring material, as well as the yard team of forklift operators receiving the finished product from the shop
• Maintain good housekeeping in shop by removing empty pallets, wood and plastic, etc. and placing material accordingly
• Maintain forklift equipment by performing pre-use inspections and troubleshoot issues
• Safe operation of overhead crane and mobile equipment for material movement
• Maintain excellent attendance record

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. You may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Trained and competent in forklift operation
• Previous experience in a fabrication environment
• Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights
• Must have good time management, organization and people skills
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English clearly
• Possess problem solving skills

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Active participation in company safety program
• Follow safety protocol including wearing of required PPE and understanding and application of safety policies, procedures and practices

What Morskate Manufacturing Offers

• Permanent, year-round employment
• Competitive wages
• Overtime after 8 hours a day / 40 hours a week
• Benefits after 3 months of employment
• 4% vacation pay plus statutory holiday pay
• Guaranteed every Sunday off

We offer competitive starting wages beginning at $23.00-$28.00 per hour, with final rates determined by your experience, skill level, and how well you align with the role. We appreciate dedication and commitment, and we conduct thorough performance reviews after three months and annually to acknowledge outstanding work and support employee growth.

We would like to thank all of those that apply, however only short-listed candidates selected will be contacted. We are unable to support LMIA candidates for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.