Ship & Material Handler — Forklift & Logistics Expert

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

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.