heavy materials handler

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Provide customer service
• Pack and unpack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Perform labouring duties in warehouses

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Construction

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Large workload
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance