Material Handler (afternoon shift)

Join Our Team as a Material Handler at Tradesman!

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Tradesman is seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler to support our operations and ensure smooth workflow. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and take pride in accuracy and efficiency.

Shift Details:

Afternoon shift from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, offering consistent hours and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that keeps production moving.

Start Date:

This role begins in the New Year, giving you time to plan ahead and start fresh with a great opportunity.

REPORTS TO: Materials Team Leader

SUMMARY: The Material Handler is responsible for handling, moving, loading, and unloading materials by hand, or using a variety of material handling equipment to maintain orderly operations and distribute production materials and supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Responsible for the handling and transportation of all production related items including raw materials, misc. inventory, and finished goods.

- All items to be accounted for and put away in and/or delivered to appropriate areas.

- Compare identifying information and variety against MO's and receiving tags

- Examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with production Team Leaders to rectify and issues.

- Complete paperwork or forms required for documentation and claims processing.

- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies.

- Perform forklift inspections daily.

- Wrap/strap/prepare product to be moved safely.

- Ensure finished goods are removed from the production floor and delivered to the warehouse hallway in a timely manner.

- Unpack and route goods, blanks, and other materials to appropriate storage and/or production areas.

- Provide Production Team Leaders/production lines with materials required ensuring sufficient product is provided to areas to meet the production requirements.

- Maintain a clean and efficient workspace, remove all waste.

- Communicate with Team Leaders/lead hands from all areas to meet production requirements.

- Responsible for place pallets updates, locations, and accuracy.

- Provide accurate documentation to assist with maintaining an accurate inventory tracking system.

- Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is to be received or shipped/delivered.

- Recommend additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within standard procedures and limits.

- Ability to work within tight deadlines and time pressures.

- Ability to work independently with little guidance and minimal supervision.

- Perform all duties in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.

- Ensure that all work done is in accordance with specifications, instructions, and requirements.

- Maintains an excellent safety record; any safety incidents/infractions are reported as soon as reasonably possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Manual dexterity required for operating forklifts, machinery and moving product.

- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds repetitively

- Excellent eyesight and depth perception. Prescription eye correction is mandatory for those who require it.

- Standing for extended periods.

- Sitting for extended periods.

- Occasional climbing (stairs)

- Frequent twisting/turning, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching and lifting.

- Excellent physical health and can perform a large variety of physical activities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Cross-train in production to assist when required.

- Schedule/coordinate garbage & recycling pick-ups with external contractor twice weekly, or as needed.

- Snow removal and general yard maintenance as required.

- Assist with training for new employees.

- Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on company workers.

- Work as part of a team to maximize productivity and efficiency.

- Willing to be cross trained and move to other areas when needed.

- Utilize computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.

- Ability to work over-time and weekends occasionally, as required.

- Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

- Exposure to loud/noisy and dusty environment.

- Exposure to seasonal temperature changes (outside work in all weather conditions is required).

- Jewelry and loose fitting clothes are not permitted.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

- Forklift certification with a min. of 1 year of operating experience.

- High School Diploma, or equivalent.

- Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers.

- Respect in the Workplace Training.

- Safe Lifting Training.

- The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Training.

- WHMIS 2015 including the GHS for Workers and Supervisors – All Jurisdictions.

- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees (Alberta).

EQUIPMENT

- Forklift

- Wrapper & strapper

- Pallet jack

- Dolly

- Tape Measure

- IT equipment (Computer/tablet/phone)

- Hand tools

- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

- Including, but not limited to, CSA approved safety glasses and steel toe foot protection, high visibility vests, hearing protection, and hard hats

- All PPE to be kept in good repair at all times (replacements requested as required).

KNOWLEDGE

- General Safety polices & procedures.

- Acute understanding of material handling procedures and hazardous material handling.

- Knowledge of product handling and ability to differentiate between products.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

- Oral comprehension and expression; Must speak, read and write in English equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

- Ability to perform basic mathematical equations with precision and accuracy (basic addition/subtraction and multiplication/division equations, count, weigh & measure). Numeracy skills equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.

NOTE: Tradesman Manufacturing reserves the right to revise or change job duties or responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.