Warehouse Material Handler

SUMMARY

Performs various duties in receiving, stocking, picking, packing, quality control, and shipping of products within the warehouse environment. May also require the ability to operate various equipment such as forklift or other motorized vehicles and machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Pulling stock from warehouse locations in order to fulfill a customer pick ticket
• Completing appropriate documentation as needed for certain processes
• Assembling proper containers or selecting preassembled container for the shipping of products using spacers, fillers, and/or protective padding
• Receiving, processing, and stocking inbound products in their appropriate location
• Transferring stock to and from locations within the warehouse
• Pulling and packaging multiple items to create a kit for certain orders
• Handling and loading multi-sized packages onto outbound truck
• Auditing orders and correcting when appropriate
• May Operate lift truck (if certified) or manual pallet jack to move and hoist products from one area to another
• May Operate lift truck (if certified) or manual pallet jack to load and unload product from inbound and outbound trailers
• Breaking down and properly disposing of packaging materials
• Keeping work area and facility clean, neat, and organized at all times
• Utilizing appropriate tools and equipment as needed for all responsibilities
• Reliable attendance is a must and willingness to work various shift hours as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and strategies to promote a safe environment.

Basic Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Basic Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Minimum Reasoning Skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills –Basic computer skills, interactions with Warehouse Management System

Other Knowledge – Ability to navigate through Windows. Ability to use RF scanners.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED
• Less than 1 year
• Forklift certification considered an asset

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions
• May be exposed to High Frequencies
• Loud Noise
• Vibration
• Mechanical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Dusts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to operate equipment as needed: forklift (certified, as needed), pallet jack, storopack machine, system guided picking carts, stretch film machine, floor scrubber
• Ability to use tools: utility knife, tape gun, screw drivers, common hand tools as needed
• Ability to work in elevations greater than 20 feet
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. floor to waist
• Ability to Team lift 50 lbs. waist to shoulder, overhead or carry 20 feet
• Seeing, Hearing, Talking, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Grasping, Repetitive Motions, Use of Fingers

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Employee will follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules that are set forth by the company.

Comments

This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments and less significant responsibilities will be performed by the incumbent(s).

This job description also complies with the Corporate Regulations (Policies, Coordination Standards and Competence Regulations of the Group, Division and Location).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barrie, ON L4N 8X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person