Material Handler

Dexterra•Mississauga, ON

67d•CA$20 - CA$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler, reporting to the Account Director, is responsible for the manual movement of building materials to various departments within the office space. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders as well as counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. A high attention to detail will ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Requirements

High school graduate diploma
Knowledge of construction tools and equipment is required
Current forklift license is required
Able to work individually and as a team member able to safely and comfortably carry out physical duties – lift to a maximum of 50 lb.
Attention to the details (observe damaged materials, etc.)
Attention to health/safety of self and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Large offroad forklift experience is an asset
At least 2 years' experience in a material handling position is an asset.

Responsibilities

Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment
Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged material
Print and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer system
Identify special order material and damaged material and store in proper location
Note all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, initiate freight claims and forward paperwork to appropriate teammate
Pick material for customer orders, counting and comparing items to the shipping documentation
Assemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customer
Training Room setup upon request and movement of furniture to and from various departments, boardrooms and meeting rooms
Complete documentation for any shipments being delivered via third party carrier or requiring Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentation
Inform manager of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levels
Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debris
Inform Warehouse Supervisor and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse
Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager