Material Handler - Shipping and Receiving

Powell People Solving Tough Problems

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and Field Service, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and Field Service, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton, (EDE) location, the Material Handler
- Shipping and Receiving will report to the Senior Manufacturing Supervisor. The Material Handler
- Shipping and Receiving will be responsible for loading and un‑loading material, moving, handling, and organizing all incoming and outgoing materials.

• Co-ordinate and take direction from Senior Material Handler
• Perform physical movement of materials from one area to another using handcarts, forklifts, cranes or pallet jacks.
• Prepares goods and materials for PCR/E-House department, including: staging, loading, and documentation.
• Ensure all received materials are organized and distributed to the correct personnel or placed production areas.
• Removes surplus material and product after tasks are complete and places back in storage or disposes in trash.
• Monitors all shop trash and trash bins, empties or places trash into large Bin located outside.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all material and inventory supplies in the PCR/E-House production area.
• Work with co-workers, supervisors, and planners to ensure all material is delivered on time.
• Promote a safety culture and attend all safety meetings.
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Other duties as required.

• High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum 1+ years of Material Handling experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic level computer skills in MS Office; including Excel experience.
• Valid forklift certification with a minimum of 1-2 years’ or prior experience.
• Overhead crane experience or certificate is considered an asset.
• Valid CSTS 2020 certificate.
• Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment testing.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire. Immigration sponsorship is not typically available and will be considered only where supported by business needs and applicable legal requirements.

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard…