The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, loading, and unloading of materials using forklifts and other material handling equipment. This role supports the delivery of high-quality service to clients while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Load and Offload Trucks
- Safely load, unload, and move materials using forklifts and other equipment
- Complete material pick tickets and maintain accurate records
- Organize and maintain warehouse and yard areas
- Inspect, tag, and secure materials to prevent damage during handling and transport
- Support inventory control and efficient material flow
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards
- Communicate effectively with team members and customers
- Assist with training new staff and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Ad hoc duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- High school education or equivalent
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Previous warehouse experience preferred
- Forklift certification and demonstrated competency
Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
- Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills
- WHMIS certification
- Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Team-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Qualifications/Competencies
- Knowledge of HSEQ standards
- Familiarity with company operating procedures
- Basic understanding of purchasing and procurement processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Our total compensation package offers health, dental, health spending account, EFAP, RRSP Matching, vision care, and life insurance.
The above description is a summary of responsibilities and not an exhaustive list
We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. The diversity of our workforce reflects the communities and customers we serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saint John, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- In case you live outside of New Brunswick area, the employer will not sponsor you to relocate to Saint John, NB. Relocation would be at your own cost. Do you still want to apply to this position?
Location:
- Saint John, NB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
