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 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.