Material Handler - Shunting Experience

Birla Carbon • Hamilton, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Birla Carbon Canada in Hamilton is looking for a Material Handler to join our Warehouse team. Birla Carbon is one of the largest manufacturer and supplier of high quality Carbon Black additives globally, and a flagship business of the US $48 billion Aditya Birla Group. Our current footprint extends across 12 countries in five continents with 16 manufacturing facilities and combined annual production capacity of over 2 million tons. Now with manufacturing presence in each of the key markets of Asia, Europe and the Americas, Birla Carbon delivers uniform product quality and consistent experience worldwide.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid forklift certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis; work at heights and work in dusty environments.
• Able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions; able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to operate basic mechanical tools safely and efficiently

Nice To Haves

• secondary education is considered an asset
• Several years of experience as a Material Handler is an asset.
• Experience in a large-scale manufacturing and/or continuous process environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate our packaging equipment and operate a forklift.
• Sample customer product(s) for laboratory testing.
• Code customer product(s).
• Prepare and clean trailers and hopper cars in preparation for loading.
• Complete daily equipment check sheets.
• Load trailers and hopper cars according to procedure; clean hopper car screens and hoses as required.
• Transfer hopper cars and trailers in and out of the Warehouse Bldg.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete all work orders, assignments, and priority work lists as assigned consistent with our commitment to on-time performance.
• Prepare and maintain all required reports and related documentation.
• Perform all required tasks in a manner consistent with the needs of our customers, our safety procedures and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $31.46 base rate
• Opportunity for growth, training and advancement
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Saving Plan Program
• Company branded uniforms and jackets with laundry services
• Safety boots and full PPE provided
• Employer sponsored Education Assistance, Annual Gym Membership and Employee Referral Program
• Shower house facilities on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED