**Job Title:**Material Handler

Job****Summary:

Working under general supervision, a Material Handler moves material to various areas inside and outside the facility using powered forklift truck ( counterbalance or reach forklifts). Material Handlers supporting receiving of material and shopping of finished goods (mobile elevated work platforms).

Responsibility**:**

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment

• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.

• Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks.

• Operate a tow motor in a safe manner, both loading and unloading freight.

• Perform tow motor inspection.

• Keep all manufacturing and shipping/receiving areas organized.

• Empty chip bins into proper containers.

• Complete all shipping and receiving documentation.

• Organize, collect and ship finished mobile elevated work platforms as per customer requirements

• May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Academic/EducationalRequirements:

• Some completion of high school

• Licensed to operate a tow motor (forklift) . Class 2, 3 and 4 required.

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training required (for specific Material Handler positions).

Required Skill/Experience**:**

• Measure length, width and height of a truck trailer and length, width and height of filled pallets to find out how many pallets of products can fit in trailer. Estimate weight of products on pallets to decide whether they can be lifted by forklift.

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers. Interact with co-workers to co-ordinate tasks and to discuss how to move heavy objects. Interact with supervisors to discuss problems, such as damaged shipments or shortages in orders.

• Refer to assembly drawings to perform minor machine repairs or to assemble pieces. Refer to schematic drawings, such as air brake system for a truck.

• Receive assignments from supervisors at beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines. Adjust plans as needed if new loads arrive from suppliers sooner than expected.

• Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed. Use a team approach to get materials ready so that they may be moved out efficiently.

What Linamar HastoOffer**:**

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Coun cil

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

AboutUs:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.