Material Handler

We are seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift to join our team! You will help oversee operational activities and ensure excellent quality control.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS OF THE POSITION:

• While maintaining a safe driving and work environment, operate a sit-down (counterbalanced) forklift (including clamp truck) to load and unload material, provide material to presses and other manufacturing locations, and take-away finished product and work-in-process.
• Transport/dump waste hoppers and destroy (shred) rejected product according to established procedures.
• Use manual material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and sit-down forklift to move material.
• Maintain inventory levels, use a barcode scanner and enter information in the computer system (“Seradex” ERP System) to receive/transfer paper and work-in-process material from vendors and between company locations.
• Ensure completion of all required paperwork, forms, etc. to document materials movement, destruction, etc.
• Use a Quality Management System (“Intelex” QMS) computer to document defective material and other non-conformances.
• Inspect forklift on a daily basis to ensure safe operation and notify supervisor of defects
• Maintain inventory of solvents and press chemicals in the flammable (“chemical”) shed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• “Clean” driving record
• Must have computer experience
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience operating sit-down
• Good visual acuity and colour vision
• Ability to drive, walk, stand or bend for 10-12 hours.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work on any shift (day or night and 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts)
• Must be able to adhere to stringent security and safet