MS Associate; Afternoon Shift; Bradford West Gwillimbury

Job Title:

Material Service Associate

Status:
Full-time, Permanent

Type of Position:
Replacement

Number of Hires Needed: 2

Start Date:

Immediately

Wage: $26.06 hourly + $0.50 shift premium Afternoon

Shift: Afternoon

Department:
Material Service

Location:

Bradford, ON

Disclosures: AI is used to assess applicants

Kumi Canada Corporation is guided by the 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, prioritizing psychological health and safety to ensure that associates feel safe and supported. Our culture, policies and daily practices recognize that a psychologically healthy setting is essential to well‑being, engagement and productivity. Through continuous education, active leadership, and open communication, we uphold the highest standards of psychological health and safety and sustain a workplace where individuals can thrive.

MS Associates are responsible for accurately moving, scanning, and preparing materials and finished goods for timely shipment and inventory accuracy. This role supports production operations by supplying work centers with required packaging materials, work‑in‑progress (WIP) products, components, and finished goods. MS Associates also ensure safe and efficient handling, storage, and transportation of materials throughout the facility while maintaining shipping, inventory, and operational standards.

• Operate forklifts and hand carts to move, load, and unload finished goods and empty bins.
• Transport and scan finished goods (FG) parts from work centers to designated staging areas.
• Move parts from finished goods inventory to staging areas according to release requirements.
• Prepare packing slips and bills of lading to ensure accurate and timely shipments.
• Maintain an adequate supply of totes, dunnage, racks, and other packaging materials at production lines.
• Strap, wrap, and package orders securely for shipment.
• Unload, sort, and organize returnable packaging received from customers.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues.
• Respond promptly to workstation pages within assigned work zones.
• Ensure all components, work‑in‑progress (WIP), and finished goods are accurately scanned to the correct inventory locations.
• Follow stack height and storage procedures when storing bins in work centers and storage areas.
• Support weekly and monthly finished goods inventory cycle counts.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisors.

• Position requires frequent sitting while operating forklift equipment, as well as regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing in and out of equipment throughout the shift.
• Requires frequent maneuvering of materials and pallets as part of daily warehouse and shipping activities.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 35 lbs occasionally.
• Requires strong visual awareness and attention to surroundings to safely operate equipment, inspect loads, and maintain workplace safety standards.
• Employees may rotate between forklift operation, material handling, shipping, receiving, and inventory‑related duties to support operational efficiency.
• Work is performed in a fast‑paced warehouse or production environment with changing operational priorities and regular interaction with moving equipment.

• Employees must wear all required PPE and safety clothing essential for safely performing their job duties.
• Employees must immediately report any defects, damage, or absence of protective equipment, as well as any violations of the Occupational Health & Safety Act or identified hazards, to their direct supervisor.
• Employees are expected to adhere to the company’s KCC 5‑S program, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Employees must stay alert and attentive to posted warnings and potential hazards related to machinery and equipment.
• Employees must familiarize themselves with and follow the company’s ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
• Employees must not tamper with protective devices, operate equipment unsafely, or engage in horseplay or any behavior that could…