Warehouse Worker - Material Handling

Work setting

• Warehouse

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
• Pick orders and stock
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Operate computerized inventory control systems
• Hazardous products handling and storage

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Industrial supplies

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available