Material Handler

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Actively participating in the shipping and receiving operations duties such as:
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Checking for overages, damages and shortages
  • Order picking and repackaging returned materials
  • Operating a heavy-duty counterbalance forklift to pick orders and prepare outgoing shipments
• Counting and servicing parts to a defined quality, productivity, and rental criteria standards
• Removing, repairing, and replacing basic components using a variety of hand and power tools:
  • Hand tools may include hammers, chisels, screw drivers, spanners and pliers
  • Power hand tools may include drills, saws, grinders, routers, and rivet guns

Core Functions

• Safely operating a heavy-duty counterbalance forklift outdoors, over uneven terrain to move material and pick orders when required
• Consistently executing pedestrian safety while operating machinery
• Differentiating parts and components between colours, shapes and sizes
• Manual material handling of both large and small formwork and scaffolding components
• Accurately logging service work records
• Actively participating in cycle counts and inventory control processes
• Maintaining an exceptional attendance record with consistent emphasis on punctuality
• Participating in all group health and safety meetings
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety
• Complying with all PERI policies and procedures, and provincial health and safety standards, at all times
• Respect working procedure
• Use protective personal equipment when required
• Report hazards and accidents
• Take care of your health and safety and that of the others
• Other related duties as assigned

What you'll need to be successful:

Education & Qualifications:

• Must have a valid forklift license from a recognized and accredited Canadian training program or school
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the safe operation of a counterbalance forklift
• Previous experience working in an outdoor environment with a variety of hand and power tools preferred
• Previous experience organizing material in an outdoor environment is preferred
• Experience operating a diesel-powered counterbalance forklift with capacities up to 15,000 pounds/ 7,000 kilograms is preferred
• Ability to handle both large and small parts for material preparation and movement
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and the ability to count parts manually
• Ability to differentiate between colours, shapes and sizes
• Dedication to promoting and maintaining the highest standard of workplace health and safety
• Comply with the mandatory respiratory protection program, where required

Key Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work within a team and individually with minimal supervision
• The ability to function effectively in a dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced environment

What your benefits will be:

• Health (including paramedical), Vision & Dental
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company Matching RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Bonus

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.  

PERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer