Ship Material Handler

100603 PM-Stratford; Stratford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Sustainability commitment

Inclusive workplace

Technological leadership

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Stratford, ON is seeking a Ship Material Handler to receive goods, prepare shipments, and move materials safely to keep production running and on-time deliveries.

You will operate forklifts, review shipping documents, and ensure accurate traceability while maintaining clean, organized shipping and receiving areas across the facility.

Join a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values every employee.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid lift-truck or forklift operator’s license.
• Knowledge of safe material-handling and lifting practices.
• Ability to complete shipping, receiving, inventory, and traceability documentation accurately.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stay focused in a busy environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Review shipping reports, shipment lists, and instructions to prepare outgoing orders
• Ship, receive, move, and store materials from suppliers, customers, outside processors, service providers, and internal departments
• Prepare load sheets and safely load trucks for outgoing shipments
• Prepare shipping documents, sign out loads, distribute paperwork, and generate Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs)
• Confirm successful ASN transmission within the required timeframe
• Receive and inspect incoming goods for visible damage, quantity discrepancies, and general condition
• Prepare receiving discrepancy reports when required and forward documentation for processing
• Weigh, label, package, and prepare outgoing products according to process sheets and packaging instructions
• Complete traceability tags for packaged products and materials returned to the Quality department
• Safely transport properly identified materials between processes and storage locations
• Communicate with operators and monitor material requirements to maintain a continuous supply for secondary operations
• Perform secondary operations, including tumbling, oil impregnation, steam treatment, and packaging
• Collect and dispose of scrap materials, bins, floor sweepings, powder, and rejected parts
• Provide coverage for material-handling and secondary-processing activities when required
• Complete daily lift-truck inspection checks and report equipment concerns
• Maintain clean and organized shipping, storage, yard, and work areas
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as a Ship Material Handler at Johnson Electric! Location: Stratford, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $26.53 per hour Vacancy Type: Existing Position As our next Ship Material Handler, you’ll be at the forefront of receiving goods, preparing customer shipments, and maintaining the safe and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. Your expertise in shipping, receiving, material handling, and forklift operation will be essential to supporting uninterrupted production and accurate, on-time deliveries.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review shipping reports, shipment lists, and instructions to prepare outgoing orders
• Ship, receive, move, and store materials from suppliers, customers, outside processors, service providers, and internal departments
• Prepare load sheets and safely load trucks for outgoing shipments
• Prepare shipping documents, sign out loads, distribute paperwork, and generate Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs)
• Confirm successful ASN transmission within the required timeframe
• Receive and inspect incoming goods for visible damage, quantity discrepancies, and general condition
• Prepare receiving discrepancy reports when required and forward documentation for processing
• Weigh, label, package, and prepare outgoing products according to process sheets and packaging instructions
• Complete traceability tags for packaged products and materials returned to the Quality department
• Safely transport properly identified materials between processes and storage locations
• Communicate with operators and monitor material requirements to maintain a continuous supply for secondary operations
• Perform secondary operations, including tumbling, oil impregnation, steam treatment, and packaging
• Collect and dispose of scrap materials, bins, floor sweepings, powder, and rejected parts
• Provide coverage for material-handling and secondary-processing activities when required
• Complete daily lift-truck inspection checks and report equipment concerns
• Maintain clean and organized shipping, storage, yard, and work areas
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid lift-truck or forklift operator’s license
• Knowledge of safe material-handling and lifting practices
• Ability to complete shipping, receiving, inventory, and traceability documentation accurately and legibly
• Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain focused while working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to walk and operate material-handling equipment for extended periods

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Previous forklift or tow-motor operating experience
• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or material handling
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience
• Familiarity with ASNs, shipping documentation, and product traceability requirements
• Experience performing packaging or secondary manufacturing operations

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems.

We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company.

Our people are our company’s most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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