Material Handler/ Shop Support

THERMO KING WESTERN INC.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training & development

Overtime opportunities

Boots & clothing allowances

Health benefits (Alberta Blue Cross)

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

THERMO KING WESTERN INC. Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a friendly, reliable Material Handler / Shop Support to keep production moving. Primary duties include receiving, organizing materials, staging for production and assisting with shipping and general shop tasks.

Training is provided, and prior experience is asset but not required. You will work in a busy manufacturing environment, handle forklifts after training, and contribute to a safe, efficient operation focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset, but not required; training provided.
• Must be able to work in a busy, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.
• Organized and detail oriented; follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming materials and equipment.
• Match shipments against purchase orders and receiving docs.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and stock records.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment after training.
• Prepare and load outgoing shipments; assist with general shop tasks.
• Support with receiving, shipping, and production flow as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Hands-on

Organized

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Good communication

Willing to learn

Class 5 Driver's License

Tools

Forklift operation (learn)

Overhead crane (learn)

Job description

Material Handler/ Shop Support

THERMO KING WESTERN INC. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

About this position

Job Description

You see more than materials—you see what keeps production moving.

A shipment of steel becomes tomorrow's flat deck. A pallet of components keeps a truck build on schedule. When the right materials are in the right place at the right time, our entire operation runs better.

At TK Truck Body, we're looking for a dependable, hands-on person to join our busy manufacturing facility as a Material Handler / Shop Support

About Us

TK Truck Body is a division of Thermo King Western, a proudly Canadian, family-owned company serving customers across Western Canada for more than 60 years.

We design, build, install, and service commercial truck equipment, including service bodies, flat decks, dump bodies, cranes, liftgates, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and custom fleet upfits.

The Opportunity

As a Material Handler / Shop Support, you'll play an important role in keeping our production facility organized and moving.

You'll help receive and organize incoming materials, stage parts and equipment for production, prepare outgoing shipments, maintain shop and material-storage areas, and provide general support wherever needed to keep work flowing.

This is primarily a material-handling role, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as you gain experience and develop your skills. Over time, this may include supporting shipping and receiving, inventory control, parts, production, or other areas of the operation.

You don't need to come to us knowing everything. We provide comprehensive in-house training and are willing to train the right person who brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience and build a career in a busy manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming materials and equipment.
• Match shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Accurately maintain organized, traceable inventory locations.
• Strictly follow company process controls for all shipping, receiving, issuing, and material transfers to ensure accurate stock records and traceability.
• Label, organize, store, and safely move materials throughout the facility.
• Stage materials, parts, equipment, and vehicles for production.
• Deliver materials to production areas as required.
• Help prepare, package, document, and load outgoing shipments.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment once trained and authorized.
• Assist with general shop, yard, cleanup, organization, and minor maintenance tasks as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse, yard, and material-storage areas.
• Report material shortages, discrepancies, damage, or other issues promptly.
• Work closely with production, purchasing, parts, and management to keep work moving.
• Follow company safety procedures and participate in workplace training.
• Take on additional shop-support duties as you gain experience and training.
• Follow company safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Experience is an asset, but it isn't required. We're prepared to train someone who is motivated to learn.

The right person will:

• Be dependable and show up ready to work.
• Be comfortable working in a busy, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.
• Be organized and pay attention to detail.
• Work safely and follow established procedures.
• Communicate well and ask questions when unsure.
• Be willing to help wherever needed to support the team.
• Be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Be able or willing to learn to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, large vehicles, and other equipment required for the role.

Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, manufacturing, forklift, crane, mechanical, or material-handling experience is an asset, but not a requirement.

Why Join TK Truck Body?

We offer:

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Boot, tool, and winter clothing allowances.
• Alberta Blue Cross health and dental benefits.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Vision, prescription drug, disability, life, and AD&D coverage.
• Paramedical and wellness benefits.
• Company-matched retirement savings program.
• Paid vacation.
• Company-provided PPE where applicable.
• Stable, year-round employment with a growing Canadian company.

Ready to Learn and Get to Work?

If you're dependable, hands-on, safety-minded, and interested in learning new skills, we'd like to hear from you.

Join TK Truck Body and help us build the trucks that keep Western Canada working.

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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