Warehouse Material Handler

MAKR Group; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Wellness days

Benefits package

RRSP and DPSP

EAP

Professional development

Safety reimbursement

Catered lunches

Team events

Job summary

MAKR Group in Kelowna, BC is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler with strong attention to detail, manufacturing exposure, and a knack for planning. The role emphasizes safe handling of materials, blueprint interpretation, and precise packaging for global communities.

You will work an 8‑hour day shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, on‑site at our Kelowna facility and contribute to continuous process improvements within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Experience in logistics, manufacturing, and/or fabrication environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience safely operating forklifts.
• Experience safely using handheld power tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. frequently.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all vendor‑supplied materials meet our quality standards.
• Ensure all products built by our Production team are accurately assembled and securely packaged.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to build pallets and custom features.
• Carefully pack stainless‑steel components destined for communities around the world.
• Work with a wide range of tools and equipment, including computers, handheld scanners, power tools, and forklifts.
• Prepare order binders for new orders released.
• Verify parts and ensure packaging is secure and intact.
• Ensure shipments loaded and packed securely and take detailed pictures.
• Obtain signature on copies of bills of lading from truck drivers.
• Maintain correct bin locations for incoming product.
• Advise of any shortages or damage on product received as soon as possible.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Handheld power tools

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Job description

We are MAKRs – Our common goal, our passion, is to create global communities connected through play and social experiences. The MAKR Group is comprised of three brands: Waterplay, a global splash pad provider; Parkworks, a Western Canadian park space supplier; and Wekid Mfg., Canada’s most playfully professional steel manufacturing team.

With tens of thousands of play and park space installations worldwide, we’ve helped millions of people of all ages and abilities access fun, inviting, and “go-backable” recreation spaces. What makes us jump out of bed every morning is knowing we’re integral to creating these meaningful places, and we need people like you to help us build them!

If you grew up loving Tetris, organizing Lego by colour, choosing hands‑on projects, and now keep your pantry impeccably ordered, you might have the spatial sense and attention to detail we need. We’re looking for a true team player - someone who never says, “That’s not my job,” but instead asks, “How can I make this better?”.

You inject fun into all aspects of your work and invite others to do the same. We’re a different kind of company, and we’re looking for a different kind of individual to join our team!

Our team is growing and we’re looking for a Warehouse Material Handler with better‑than‑good technical aptitude and planning skills, experience in manufacturing and fabrication environments, and finesse in analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Verify that all vendor‑supplied materials meet our quality standards
• Ensure all products built by our Production team are accurately assembled and securely packaged
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to build pallets and custom features
• Carefully (and creatively) pack stainless‑steel components destined for communities around the world
• Work with a wide range of tools and equipment, including computers, handheld scanners, power tools, and forklifts
• Prepare order binders for new orders released
• Verify parts and ensure packaging is secure and intact
• Ensure shipments loaded and packed securely and take detailed pictures
• Obtain signature on copies of bills of lading from truck drivers
• Maintain correct bin locations for incoming product
• Advise of any shortages or damage on product received as soon as possible

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Previous experience in logistics, manufacturing, and/or fabrication environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience safely operating forklifts
• Experience safely using handheld power tools
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. frequently

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check is required as a condition of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

OTHER INFORMATION:

• This is a full-time, on‑site position based in Kelowna, BC (805 Crowley Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7G6)
• This position works an 8‑hour day shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm), Monday – Friday

WORK PERKS:

We thrive when our MAKRs thrive! Here's what you can look forward to...

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $24.00–$26.00, plus the potential to earn more through an annual bonus
• 2 weeks of paid vacation and 5 wellness days that can be used flexibly to cover illness, injury, or personal time off
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision), RRSP, and DPSP eligibility after three months
• Access to free and confidential counselling, coaching, and resources through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Safety reimbursement for eligible expenses such as safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and custom hearing protection
• A fun, people‑first culture with product “testing”, catered lunches, contests, silent auctions, and more!

MAKR fosters an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all qualified persons.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

We may use AI-assisted technology throughout the recruitment process to help evaluate applications and improve hiring efficiency, while ensuring that final decisions are made by our hiring team.