Skilled Material Handler
Top Benefits
About the role
Date posted: April 10, 2026
Pay: CA$26.00 - CA$30.00 per hour
Job description:
Cherubini Bridges and Structures, a member of the Cherubini Group of Companies, is looking for a Skilled Material Handler to join our team in Dartmouth, NS!
We have an outstanding Safety Culture that focuses on the health and wellbeing of our workforce. The desire to be an active participant in our Safety Program is a vital aspect of employment within the Cherubini Group of Companies. We also offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Summary
The Skilled Material Handler is responsible for safely loading, unloading, moving, staging, and preparing steel materials within the shop and yard. This role requires prior experience handling steel in an industrial or manufacturing environment and the ability to operate material-handling equipment. The Skilled Material Handler is expected to follow all safety procedures, use proper lifting techniques, and support efficient shop operations.
Core Competencies
- Safety Awareness and Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Results Oriented
- Dependability
Job Duties
- Load, unload, move, and stage steel materials in the shop and yard
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
- Handle steel products of varying sizes and weights using safe lifting and rigging practices
- Prepare materials for shipping, including stacking, wrapping, and securing loads
- Assist with inventory activities such as counting, weighing, and identifying materials
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Previous experience handling steel in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required
- Forklift operation experience
- Overhead crane experience
- Knowledge of safe lifting, rigging, and material handling techniques
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
Work Conditions
- Industrial manufacturing and fabrication environment
- Exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment
- Repetitive physical tasks in a fast-paced setting
- Required use of PPE (steel-toed boots, eye and hearing protection, hard hat, etc.)
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials
- Overtime may be required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Experience:
- steel industry: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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About Cherubini Metal Works
Cherubini is a leading Atlantic Canadian steel fabricator; designing, producing and delivering bridges and complex structures around the world. Cherubini's story began in 1967 as a small company building steel staircase railings in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. With the knowledge of the steel industry and strong business intelligence of its owners, Cherubini has grown into a large, successful group of companies with an impressive history and an exciting future. We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies by Deloitte.
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Skilled Material Handler
Top Benefits
About the role
Date posted: April 10, 2026
Pay: CA$26.00 - CA$30.00 per hour
Job description:
Cherubini Bridges and Structures, a member of the Cherubini Group of Companies, is looking for a Skilled Material Handler to join our team in Dartmouth, NS!
We have an outstanding Safety Culture that focuses on the health and wellbeing of our workforce. The desire to be an active participant in our Safety Program is a vital aspect of employment within the Cherubini Group of Companies. We also offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Summary
The Skilled Material Handler is responsible for safely loading, unloading, moving, staging, and preparing steel materials within the shop and yard. This role requires prior experience handling steel in an industrial or manufacturing environment and the ability to operate material-handling equipment. The Skilled Material Handler is expected to follow all safety procedures, use proper lifting techniques, and support efficient shop operations.
Core Competencies
- Safety Awareness and Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Results Oriented
- Dependability
Job Duties
- Load, unload, move, and stage steel materials in the shop and yard
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
- Handle steel products of varying sizes and weights using safe lifting and rigging practices
- Prepare materials for shipping, including stacking, wrapping, and securing loads
- Assist with inventory activities such as counting, weighing, and identifying materials
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Previous experience handling steel in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required
- Forklift operation experience
- Overhead crane experience
- Knowledge of safe lifting, rigging, and material handling techniques
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
Work Conditions
- Industrial manufacturing and fabrication environment
- Exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment
- Repetitive physical tasks in a fast-paced setting
- Required use of PPE (steel-toed boots, eye and hearing protection, hard hat, etc.)
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials
- Overtime may be required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Experience:
- steel industry: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Not the right fit? Search for Skilled Material Handler jobs in Dartmouth, NS
About Cherubini Metal Works
Cherubini is a leading Atlantic Canadian steel fabricator; designing, producing and delivering bridges and complex structures around the world. Cherubini's story began in 1967 as a small company building steel staircase railings in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. With the knowledge of the steel industry and strong business intelligence of its owners, Cherubini has grown into a large, successful group of companies with an impressive history and an exciting future. We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies by Deloitte.