Material Handler Night Shift

Job summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of receiving, storage, and distribution activities within a fast-paced warehouse environment. Key tasks include loading and unloading trailers, picking orders, operating warehouse equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Job details

Material Handler – Continental Night Shifts Location: 201 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario WHO WE ARE The Ippolito Group of Companies has been proudly serving the produce industry for over 75 years. As a family-run business with a strong reputation for quality and care, we continue to grow – and we want you to grow with us! WHAT WE OFFER A stable, long-term career opportunity with steady hours Continental night shift schedule 8:00 pm – 8:00 am Supportive, team-oriented work culture Opportunity to gain experience in warehousing and production within the food industry JOB SUMMARY The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of receiving, storage, and distribution activities in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. This role ensures accuracy, product integrity, and timely delivery while working closely with team members across distribution, production, transportation, and sales. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a Material Handler, you will: Load and unload trailers as assigned by the Distribution Supervisor or Warehouse Manager Sort and scan freight using the RF system Verify product ID/code numbers and contents for accuracy Pick orders and ensure proper product rotation Perform daily pre-shift inspections of lifting equipment and report hazards promptly Safely operate forklifts, pallet trucks, and other warehouse equipment Communicate shipment discrepancies or errors to supervisors/managers upon detection Ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, safety, and sanitation standards Report maintenance needs and hazardous conditions Support special projects or other duties as assigned WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR High School Diploma (required) Previous experience with forklifts, pallet trucks, and counterbalance equipment (required) Prior warehouse or food industry experience (asset) Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Strong attention to detail, safety, and accuracy WORKING CONDITIONS Continental night shifts (8:00 pm – 8:00 am) Work performed in a cold, fast-paced warehouse/production environment Requires heavy lifting, standing, and operating powered equipment JOIN OUR TEAM This is an excellent opportunity to build a stable career with a respected, family-run company that values its people. 👉 Apply today and Come Grow With Us! Hours of Work: Continental Night Shift, 8pm to 8am Work Arrangement: On-site Position Type: Non-Union Employment Status: Full-Time Compensation: $19.62 per hour, plus an additional $0.50 per hour night premium Work Location: 201 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario How To Apply: If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our online career portal. We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #material123 Disclaimer: We do not use technology-based tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to support application screening; all hiring decisions include human review. At the Ippolito Group, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives to offer, and we actively seek to create an environment where all employees, job applicants, and stakeholders feel valued, respected, and empowered. As a job applicant, we encourage you to be your authentic self throughout the application process. Should you require any accommodations please let your recruiter know. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us and contribute to our collective success. We welcome your questions, feedback, and suggestions as we continue to grow and improve our equity and inclusion initiatives.

What you’ll do

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of receiving, storage, and distribution activities within a fast-paced warehouse environment. Key tasks include loading and unloading trailers, picking orders, operating warehouse equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and have previous experience operating forklifts, pallet trucks, and counterbalance equipment. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and a strong attention to detail regarding safety and accuracy.

Benefits

• Stable long-term career opportunity • Team-oriented work culture

Listed skills

• Production · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Loading · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Receiving · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Warehouse · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Pallet truck operation
• Counterbalance equipment
• RF system
• Inventory management
• Order picking
• Product rotation
• Safety compliance
• GMP compliance
• SOP compliance
• Warehouse operations
• Loading and unloading
• Freight sorting
• Hazard reporting
• Sanitation standards
• Lifting Equipment
• Lifting Ability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Development Environment
• Sales
• Warehousing
• Order Picking
• Palletizing
• Sanitation
• Loading And Unloading
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Material Handler
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand