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Material Handler (afternoon shift)

Lethbridge, AB
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

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.

About Tradesman Manufacturing

Mining
11-50

Tradesman Manufacturing is a progressive sheet metal company; providing residential, commercial and industrial HVAC products to a wide variety of wholesalers and installers.