Material Handler

We are not your ordinary plastics Company. We are innovators. We are environmental stewards. We are a passionate team proudly creating a better future. C.R. Plastic Products did not become the first company in North America to develop and supply superior outdoor furniture using 100% recycled plastic by following others. We achieved this through leadership, innovation, and a team with unwavering commitment to sustainability.
Awarded Canada's Greenest Employers 2023!
As a Material Handler you can expect:

• Excellent Hourly Starting Wage of $20.80/hour
• Afternoon Shift Monday to Friday
• RRSP Program
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Wellness program

SUMMARY
The Material Handler assists in the safe and efficient operation of the Manufacturing Facility by loading, unloading, and moving materials, both manually and with a forklift.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves with lift trucks or by hand.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage.
• Transfers all materials from storage or work sites to designated areas in a safe manner.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and takes a load to destination.
• Counts, weighs, and records the number of units of materials moved or handled.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist.
• Clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Remove all scrap bins, cardboard, and trash pails, as needed to maintain a tidy environment.
• Ensures placement of materials and products in work areas such as Extruders or CNCs is done to maximize the production process.
• Timely and accurate loading and unloading of materials as directed.
• Maintaining a safe pathway to transport materials to and from destinations within the facility.
• Prioritizes and plans work; accordingly, uses time efficiently and makes timely decisions.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Proof of past/current Forklift/Tow Motor Certification.
• Previous related experience and/or training.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally may maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include but are not limited to close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand continuously for the duration of the scheduled shift.

Please let C.R. Plastics know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. C.R. Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
Note to Recruiting Agencies
C.R. Plastics does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and C.R. Plastics recruitment.