Material Handler II

Kintetsu World Express Inc.•Mississauga, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At KWE, we are one of Canada’s fastest growing 3PL service providers. With a global network and a commitment to excellence, we deliver world-class logistics solutions to our customers. Our success is built on the dedication of our people; many of our leaders started in entry-level roles and grew their careers with us. If you’re looking for a place where hard work and ambition are recognized and rewarded, we’d love to meet you. We are seeking a Material Handler II to support the execution and continuous improvement of our Warehouse. In this role, you will provide warehouse services through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and materials using manual labor, standard power equipment and computer equipment (when necessary).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
Ability to write correspondences.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Dangerous Goods
Forklift/Raymond Reach
ISO Training
WHIMIS
First Aid

Responsibilities

Accurately locate and pick, both by hand and by using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e. forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
Count, weigh, and record number of units of material handled on daily production sheet.
Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slipsheeting, stretch wrapping, labeling, and consolidating as required on order.
Load picked orders according to KWE Operating policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, Lot Verification.
Unload, move, stack, and stage customer products and materials, both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment keeping appropriate records and reports.
Assign trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, chocking the wheels, following all safety rules and company policy.
Daily inspect equipment, adjust before operating tow-motor vehicles or equipment, following safety and maintenance instructions, and complete inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
Daily inspect and prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to insure product preservation.
Assist in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe, and orderly manner.
Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
Assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.
Provide other services such as sanitation requirement activities, assembling crates (boxes) to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor and/or team leader.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Provide back up support within department during busy periods, vacations and unexpected employee absences.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
Perform all other job-related duties as required by management.