Material Handler / Operator

Job summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe loading, unloading, and transport of materials using heavy equipment like forklifts and backhoes. They also manage inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Job details

Material Handler / Operator Location: Cambridge Company: NuBuild Contracting Inc. Date Posted: September 1, 2026 Pay: CA$21.00 - $25.00 per hour The Opportunity: We are seeking an energetic and reliable Material Handler to join our fast-paced team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficient material distribution, inventory movement, and equipment operation. Key Responsibilities: Loading & Unloading Operations: Play a hands-on role in keeping our supply chain moving smoothly by loading, unloading, and transporting materials—including large reels of conduit and fiber optic cable—safely by hand, forklift, pump cart, or rubber-tire backhoe. Equipment Handling & Crew Support: Confidently operate a variety of heavy and warehouse equipment to transport products, while actively assisting crews and contractors with the specific reels and materials they need to conquer their job sites. Order Fulfillment & Staging: Take pride in accuracy by picking, packing, staging, and properly putting away customer and internal inventory orders to ensure seamless daily handoffs. Inventory Tracking & Management: Keep our stock levels pristine by tracking incoming and outgoing materials through our management software, conducting cycle counts, and performing regular inventory adjustments. Yard & Warehouse Maintenance: Help maintain a clean, highly organized, and safe environment across the construction yard and warehouse that fully adheres to company protocols and safety regulations. General Support: Step in as a true team player to handle sorting, special tasks, and other operational duties as requested by management and supervisory personnel. Qualifications and Experience: Forklift certification required (with 2 years experience) Logistics: 2 years experience (preferred) Rubber Tire Backhoe: 2 years experience (required) Experience operating heavy equipment. Experience in the Telecommunications field and related equipment. Experience in material handling and working in a construction yard. Valid Class G driver’s license. Skills and Capabilities: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Understands and applies all safety rules and requirements to the assigned task/activity. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, stay on schedule, adhere to standards, and pay attention to details. Ability to work extended hours as required, including overtime and weekends. Benefits: Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Language: English (preferred)

What you’ll do

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe loading, unloading, and transport of materials using heavy equipment like forklifts and backhoes. They also manage inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience with forklifts and rubber-tire backhoes, along with a valid Class G driver's license. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in logistics or the telecommunications field are also required.

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Listed skills

• Order Fulfillment · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Rubber-tire backhoe operation
• Inventory management
• Logistics
• Order fulfillment
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Material handling
• Safety compliance
• Warehouse maintenance
• Equipment operation
• Cycle counting
• Construction yard operations
• Telecommunications equipment handling
• Inventory Staging
• Equipment Operation
• Backhoes
• Energetic
• Supply Chain
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• Forklift Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Telecommunications
• Management
• Heavy Equipment
• Cycle Counting
• English Language
• Optometry
• Forklift Truck
• Order Fulfillment Management
• Warehousing
• Project Management Software
• Material Handling
• Operations
• Sorting
• Loading And Unloading
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Logistics
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Material Handler/Operator
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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