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Material Handler II

Calgary, AB
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Generous bonus program tied to company and individual success
Competitive and equitable compensation packages
Comprehensive group benefits

About the role

New Opportunity - Future Hiring Need

About Us

AtKWE, we are one of Canada’s fastest growing 3PL service providers. With a global network and a commitment to excellence, we deliver world-class logistics solutions to our customers. Our success is built on the dedication of our people; many of our leaders started in entry-level roles and grew their careers with us. If you’re looking for a place where hard work and ambition are recognized and rewarded, we’d love to meet you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Material Handler II to support warehouse operations by safely, efficiently, and accurately handling customer products and materials using manual labor, standard powered equipment, and computer systems when required.

What You’ll Do

Pulling Order

  • Accurately locate and pick, both by hand and by using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e. forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
  • Count, weigh, and record number of units of material handled on daily production sheet.
  • Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, stretch wrapping, labeling, and consolidating as required on order.

Loading & Unloading:

  • Load picked orders according to KWE Operating policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, Lot Verification.
  • Unload, move, stack, and stage customer products and materials, both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment keeping appropriate records and reports.

Operating & Maintenance:

  • Assign trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, chocking the wheels, following all safety rules and company policy.
  • Daily inspect equipment, adjust before operating tow-motor vehicles or equipment, following safety and maintenance instructions, and complete inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
  • Daily inspect and prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to insure product preservation.
  • Assist in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe, and orderly manner.

Reports

  • Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
  • Assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.

Miscellaneous:

  • Provide other services such as sanitation requirement activities, assembling crates (boxes) to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor and/or team leader.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
  • Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
  • Provide back up support within department during busy periods, vacations and unexpected employee absences.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
  • Perform all other job- related duties as required by management.

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
  • Ability to write correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Dangerous Goods, Forklift/Raymond Reach, ISO Training, WHIMIS, First Aid.

Why Join KWE?

  • Fast-paced, dynamic environment with a great team
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Generous bonus program linked to company & individual success
  • Competitive and equitable compensation packages
  • Comprehensive group benefits
  • Company paid pension program
  • Accessible and inclusive work environment

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and discover what’s possible at KWE**.**

KWE is committed to providing accessible employment practices. For more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodations required for the application process and beyond, please email Canada.hr@kwe.com.

For general information on accommodations in our workplace, see our Accessibility Standard for Customer Service, posted on our web site at: https://www.kwe.com/local/canada/en/careers/

About Kintetsu World Express

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
5001-10,000

As a leading provider of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs Brokerage, Surface Logistics and Distribution (3PL) services KWE has taken pride in the delivery of your cargo to any market around the world. Today, with terminal and office locations in virtually every major city nationwide, we are ranked among the country's top ten International Freight Forwarders.

Our commitment to our customers remains, quite simply, to offer the highest level of products and services available globally. We are committed to providing our customers with logistics solutions that will help them maintain a competitive edge.

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