Materials Handler

Coulson Ice Blast; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Ice Blast is seeking a Materials Handler to transport raw materials and manage inventory at their Port Alberni location. The role requires experience with power tools and offers a starting wage of $21/hour plus benefits. Join a growing family-owned company in a vital role in their operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience using power tools required.
• Must hold a valid BC driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and operate motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver raw materials, including measuring and cutting.
• Monitor and track inventory using a computer system.
• Coordinate daily needs with managers and supervisors.

Skills

Power tools

Inventory management

Mathematical calculations

Tools

Computer-based inventory system

Forklift

Job description

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in Canada, the USA, Australia, and South America.

Coulson Aviation operates with a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation is a part of the Coulson Group of companies. We are a financially stable and growing organization that has been in business for 63 years.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Due to growth within our organization, we are looking to hire a Materials Handler to transport raw materials (aluminum and steel, plate, sheet and extrusion) to different departments at our hanger, under the direction of the Inventory/Receiving Supervisor and other relevant associates. The Materials Handler will also be responsible for tracking and monitoring inventory of raw materials as well as commercial parts and ensuring that any unused deliverables go back to their original destination and that the inventory is adjusted to minimize material loss.

This is a full time position that will pay $21/hour to start, plus employer paid benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Transportation and delivery of raw materials, which will include measuring, cutting and the use of power tools.
• Track, monitor, and edit inventory in a computer-based system.
• Coordinate with managers, supervisors and leads on daily and weekly needs.
• Work in a safe manner and report any hazards or concerns when noticed.
• Commute to different locations within the Port Alberni, BC, area.

Requirements:

• 1 year of experience using power tools and comfortable doing so
• Must hold a valid BC driver’s license and have own transportation
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must have moderate to strong computer skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Aviation experience would be considered an asset
• Forklift operator certificate or forklift experience
• Ability to safely operate motorized equipment
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools

About the company

Family owned and operated, The Coulson Group of companies began in 1960 with forestry, expanded into aviation in 1985, then lumber manufacturing in 1989. The Coulson Group of Companies was chosen as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2004.

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