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Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems; Debert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Debert, Nova Scotia, seeks candidates for a permanent role involving logistics tasks such as shipping documents preparation and overseeing goods transport. Ideal applicants will have a high school diploma, a Forklift Operator Certification, and strong attention to detail. The position requires pulling heavy loads and offers health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift Operator Certification required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 45 kg.

Responsibilities

• Determine method of shipment.
• Prepare bills of lading and invoices.
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Database software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Assemble containers and crates
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Hoists or winches
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Powered crane
• Scanner

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities