Material Handler

Description

Key Job Elements

• Maintain safe work practices at GDLS-C Customer Support & Training Centre (CSTC)
• Operate forklift to execute material and other commodities requirements (including identification, receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, kitting and material handling) for workshop repair, maintenance, modifications, retrofits and assembly operations
• Process material transactions in the Oracle Maintenance Management System
• Communicate and provide advice, guidance and technical assistance to internal and external customers on LAV vehicle material requirement issues and repair procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of various management and log reports and provide regular communication and monitor parts usage, shipping/receiving accuracies/discrepancies, shop floor inventory requirements, material availability and status
• Provide and support the material needs of work shop personnel to meet schedule requirements and move materiel to end user workstations
• Assist in inventory, disposition and disposal of scrap and discrepant material
• Move and control parts and material in accordance with the Canadian Forces and GDLS-C guidelines
• Maintain care and control of Government Property in accordance with GDLS-C processes and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Community College Diploma
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and decision making skills
• Able to be ITAR/CGRP compliant or registered
• Valid drivers license
• Able to drive a Fork Truck
• Able to complete HAZMAT training
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• MS Office/Excel proficiency

Ability to travel (10% U.S. & International, 10% Canadian) and possess/able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Preferred Qualifications

• University degree and/or college diploma
• Familiarity with Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) products
• Level II Security Clearance
• RPAL (Restricted Firearms license)

Work Environment

• Nature of Supervision: Medium (Some Self-directed work)
• Work Interruptions and Distractions: Medium
• Physical Environment: manufacturing/shop floor, some office
• Work Interruptions and Distractions: Minimal to medium

Physical Conditions and Hazards:
Shop floor support employees are responsible for maintaining support for touch labour and as such may spend a significant time in the production environment. Shop floor support employees may be exposed to loud noise, dust, weld fume, paint and extreme temperatures.
Shop floor support employees may also assist the touch labour with the movement parts equipment as requested, this may include light lifting (able to lift up to 40lbs). In addition, Shop floor support employees may be required to complete various administrative tasks depending on the job function.
Computer based desk work is also required throughout the day.
Shop floor support employees may be required to work shift work which may include rotation between day and offshifts (potential for afternoon and midnight shifts to be added). Additionally, overtime may be required on an as needed basis and may include rotating shift weekend work.
Equipment Utilized:
Forklift
Skype-based communication
Computer
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)