Material Handler - Warehouse

Drake International; Perth; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent

Development opportunities

Training opportunities

Competitive pay

Perth area

Job summary

Drake International is seeking a Material Handler for a day shift in Perth, Ontario. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and a strong work ethic in a professional warehouse environment.

You will focus on loading/unloading freight, handling returns and shipping/receiving tasks, and collaborating with your team to meet business needs. This entry‑to‑mid level role offers temporary capacity with potential permanent placement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in material handling or warehouse settings.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Reliable, punctual and safety‑minded with a team focus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inventory within a professional warehouse setting.
• Collaborate with team and supervisor to meet delivery needs.
• Maintain accuracy in returns and shipping/receiving tasks.

Skills

Material handling

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

This Material Handler role is ideal for a professional who enjoys warehouse work, loading and unloading inventory, and working within a professional, team-oriented warehouse. The right person will recognize this role as a natural next step based on their current experience material handling working in a warehouse or retail setting and their career stage.

Why This Role

This role offers full-time hours on the day shift workingMonday-Friday from 7am-330pm daily, exposure to a well-established business, and the chance to develop warehouse skills material handling in the returns and shipping/receiving department. Unlike similar roles, this position focuses on attention to detail, reliability, work ethic and fit within a team.

The Role: Material Handler

In this role, you will spend most of your time working with freight. You will work closely with your team and supervisor and be responsible for inventory delivering outcomes related to the needs of the business. This role balances experience with training, providing clarity on expectations from day one.

What You'll Bring

• 1-2 years experience in material handling/returns/warehouse/retail environments
• Clear criminal record with the ability to take and pass criminal record background check
• Ability to perform heavy lifting handling freight repeatedly throughout the day lifting up to 50lbs which will involve standing, bending, walking, lifting for extended periods of time
• You take your role seriously, having an upbeat personality with a professional, can-do attitude and helpful approach to working within your team
• You understand you are an integral part of the team therefore reliability, punctuality and performance is important to you

Benefits & Environment

Benefits for this role include the opportunity for the right candidate to start in a temporary capacity with the ability to prove themselves an asset resulting in being hired by the client permanently offering a new career, development and training opportunities, attractive compensation package and a chance to join a thriving client in the Perth area.

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at 613-342-2653.

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