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Manitoulin Transport; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Whitehorse, Yukon seeks a hardworking individual to weigh and move materials at their facility. Candidates must have experience with a counterbalanced forklift and hold WHMIS and TDG certificates. The role involves providing customer service and working in a fast-paced, noisy environment with no option for remote work. Health benefits and group insurance are provided, along with other training opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Learning/training paid by employer

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Counterbalanced forklift training is required.
• WHMIS and TDG certificates are necessary.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Weigh materials and goods.
• Operate equipment to load, unload, and move materials.
• Handle hazardous products.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Dependability

Organized

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Tools

Counterbalanced forklift

Material handling equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment:

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting:

• Trucking company
• Warehouse

Responsibilities

• Weigh materials and goods
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Counterbalanced forklift training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks

Type of industry experience

• Automobile and Trucking industry

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits