Shipping Material Handler

PaperWorks US; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks Industries is seeking a Material Handler to move product through the plant and warehouse, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to Health and Safety policies. You will organize space for new stock, assist with offloading, and manage release logs and picking tasks as part of daily production workflows.

The role requires operating forklifts and related equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy in the computer system, and performing routine housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Experience operating forklifts is preferred but not required—we will train.
• Could be assigned to work at either Trillium or Battler, so must be able to work either the 8-hour shifts or the 12-hour shifts as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Move product throughout the plant. Arrange and organize product making space for new stock or to sort into job streams.
• May receive incoming freight. Assist with the offloading of product.
• May pull releases and run release logs
• Generate and read pick lists for production
• May load trailers for shipment
• Assist in operation of the wrapper
• Track errors and verify bin availability in the computer system
• Operate a propane forklift, roll clamps and reach truck
• Must have computer experience
• Perform housekeeping and other related duties
• Must be able to work 12 hours rotating continental shift and/or 8-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, afternoons)

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Tools

Propane forklift

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, PaperWorks Industries is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications.

Our purpose is clear. To deliver innovative, value-added packaging solutions to the world while making it a better place for all.

At PaperWorks, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards. Product certifications include the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the movement of product throughout the plant and/or warehouse. The Material Handler conforms to all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and general housekeeping standards. Meets or exceeds production, efficiency and quality requirements at all times

Responsibilities

• Move product throughout the plant. Arrange and organize product making space for new stock or to sort into job streams
• May receive incoming freight. Assist with the offloading of product
• May pull releases and run release logs
• Generate and read pick lists for production
• May load trailers for shipment
• Assist in operation of the wrapper
• Track errors and verify bin availability in the computer system
• Operate a propane forklift, roll clamps and reach truck
• Must have computer experience
• Perform housekeeping and other related duties
• Must be able to work 12 hours rotating continental shift and/or 8-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, afternoons)

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to operate equipment in a safe and controlled manner and be aware of pedestrians at all times.
• Experience operating forklifts is preferred but not required- we will train.
• Could be assigned to work at either Trillium or Battler, so must be able to work either the 8-hour shifts or the 12-hour shifts as assigned.