Material Handler (6-Month Temporary)

General Dynamics Missions System International•Ottawa, ON

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Material Handler 1 for a 6 Month Temporary placement. Work is structured and well documented. Some work is routine and repetitive e.g. kitting. Recognizes and reports on irregularities/issues; may make minor choices in task completion. Work is assigned daily by supervisor, Lead Hand or through MRP system. Work is prioritized and monitored by task progress/completion and metrics e.g. kit accuracy, cycle counting time, quality. Accountable for the timely completion and quality of own work. Responsible to safeguard people, equipment and property within stated guidelines in the completion of tasks. Uses initiative to move to next task without instruction, provide appropriate customer service (parts window) and maintain orderly work area. Communicates effectively (verbal/written) with team members and interacts with internal and external customers. May provide guidance to Material Helper; assists team members to achieve assigned tasks; keeps team and supervisor informed of progress and situations requiring attention of others. Contributes ideas to improve processes.

Requirements

Equivalent to a Grade 12 level of education at an Ontario secondary school.
Requires over 1 year up to and including 2 years of related experience in inventory management in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Basic computer skills.
Experience with company ERP system.
Valid provincial driver’s license and forklift operator’s license.
Must take the Safe Lifting Practices course.
Candidates may be required to complete a physical assessment to ensure they can safely perform the essential duties of the role (e.g., lifting, carrying, and operating equipment).
Daily labour including bending, pushing/pulling, walking, climbing (ladder or stairs).
Lifting, carrying, handling materials and units (<50lbs).
Extended periods of visual attention for reading, comparing, matching and counting.
Works with heavy equipment and tools daily.
Some exposure to dust/dirt and adverse weather conditions (loading dock, driving truck).
Required to handle Chemicals and decant from supplied containers.
Extensive repetition when preparing kits.
Moderate interruptions to serve customers at parts window.
Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Must be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.
Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance.
Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations.

Nice To Haves

May provide guidance to Material Helper; assists team members to achieve assigned tasks; keeps team and supervisor informed of progress and situations requiring attention of others.
Contributes ideas to improve processes.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all material handling & control.
Physically receives material; verifies to packing slips and requirements; enters in MRP system; storage and packaging; provisioning; inventory control.
Confirms materials are correctly identified and received without damage (ID and Damage).
Review documents related to each receipt to determine compliance.
Assures no package is received with damage without following the proper process.
Issues material; verifies/completes required documents; enters transaction/records data in MRP system; conducts material cycle counts and location/cycle count confirmation; originates and processes discrepancy reports.
Performs material kitting to meet MRP and/or customer requirements; maintains the kits until completion; delivers to customer’s point of need or parts window.
Moves materials manually or with carts, pallet lifter and forklifts.
In rotation, serves customers at parts window; performs other related duties as required.
Responsible for daily safety checks for the forklift.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
Emergency medical travel insurance.
24/7 virtual health care services.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
Onsite fitness facilities & employee resource groups.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
Sick leave and disability programs.
Free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
Free onsite parking.
Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
Employee social clubs and recreational activities.