Material Handling Equipment; MHE Operator - Order Picker

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Who We Are & What We Do

The Hillman Group services a wide variety of customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agricultural channels. We have products in Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Tire, Walmart and more! Have you ever done any home improvement projects? If so, you likely know our products.

The Hillman Group Canada employs over 700 employees in 2 manufacturing facilities and 7 distribution facilities across Canada. We have a great group of professionals whose dedication and teamwork form the backbone of our company.

Job Summary

The Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator
- Order Picker is responsible for pulling products for customer and branch orders on/off of Material Handling Equipment.

Essential Job Functions *

• Pull stock for customer order from stock locations utilizing an RF scanner.
• Pulls bulk product using an MHE for the filling of customer and branch orders.
• Assembles orders at the expected order fill rate.
• Completes orders with weight and number of cartons and drops skids by the shipping area.
• Double checks materials for specified customers to minimize errors.
• Conducts stock checks.
• Fills in for other warehouse staff to reduce workload or meet the deadlines of the department.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Support and follow internal health and safety programs and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Secondary diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience working in a distribution center.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Forklift certification is required – Order Picker preferred;
  Reach Truck is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs frequently up to 70lbs infrequently
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Being proficient with RF scanners and equipment is an asset.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

We are targeting a pay rate of $17.93 to $20.75 an hour.

If you are interested in joining a fun and collaborative work environment, apply today!

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, we will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

The Hillman Group Canada ULC