Sr. Material Handler and Forklift Operator

The Michael's Companies; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 51,577,000 - 64,185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. seeks a Sr. Material Handler in Mississauga to transport materials, guide warehouse staff, and drive safety and production updates. This role emphasizes attendance, accuracy, and cross-functional support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inventory control, and supporting various production teams with effective communication and organization. Strong English skills and basic MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office; intermediate Excel skills.
• 1 year warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to use RF scan gun
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; convey and receive information effectively
• Detail-oriented and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to read a tape measure and ruler accurately
• Use inventory software

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to/from trucks, containers, and racks.
• Direct Warehouse Associates in daily activities.
• Conduct daily meetings and communicate safety and production updates.
• Attend as scheduled as an essential function of the role.
• Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Cross-train into other positions and support production teams as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scan gun

Inventory software

Job description

Artistree-Mississauga The Sr. Material Handler is responsible for transporting materials to/from trucks, containers, and racks; directing Warehouse Associates in their daily activities; conducts daily meetings and communicates safety, production, and other company updates. Attendance, as scheduled, is an essential function of the Sr. Material Handler job.

Major Activities

• Materials Load and unload trailers and containers and place boxes in the correct bin locations
• Pull purchase orders by the box as directed by the supervisor
• Participate in all physical inventories and cycle counts
• Cross-train into other positions and provide support to other production teams or functions as needed
• Guidance Direct warehouse staff and give instructions regarding daily activities
• Safety & Organization Maintain a clean work area for safe and efficient operation, including replenishment of supplies
• Follows all company safety policies; wears appropriate safety equipment, as needed

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum Education High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
• Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills Proficient in MS Office, intermediate Excel skills

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 1 year Warehouse experience in manufacturing environment
• Other Ability to use RF scan gun
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; convey and receive information effectively
• Detail-oriented and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and ruler
• Use inventory software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently walk, stand, and sit.
• Must be able to constantly lift up to 50lbs/23kgs from floor to overhead.
• Must be able to constantly push/pull using total body and upper extremities.
• Must be able to constantly bend and squat
• Must be able to frequently twist.
• Must be able to frequently reach overhead and horizontally.
• Must be able to comply with all safety-related standards and requirements, including the correct utilization of personal protective equipment.
• Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements

Work Environment

• Ability to work with high noise levels and work around moving machinery
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment which is subject to dust and high/low temperatures
• Ability to work safely in a fast pace manufacturing environment

Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.

Please note: This posting is for an existing vacancy and the employer is actively recruiting to fill this position.

Total Base Pay Range for this Position: $18.00 - $22.40

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

We put people first We do the right thing We’re always improving our craft We hold ourselves accountable We’re better together

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

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