Material Handler

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Work site environment

• Dusty
• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations
• Urban area

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
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Transport tools and equipment on push or hand cars
• Perform labouring duties in warehouses
• Assist trucks and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles
• Check freight cars for physical damage and cleanliness

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Safety equipment/gear
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement