Material Handler

WHO ARE WE?
We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day-to-day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description
WHAT’S THE JOB?
As a  Material Handler , reporting to the Account Director, you are responsible for the manual movement of building materials to various departments within the office space.

Your work will include:
As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders as well as counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. A high attention to detail will ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions

Large offroad forklift experience is an asset

Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment

Receiving duties include:

Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged material

Print and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer system

Identify special order material and damaged material and store in proper location

Note all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, initiate freight claims and forward paperwork to appropriate teammate

Picking, packing, and shipping duties include:

Pick material for customer orders, counting and comparing items to the shipping documentation

Assemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customer

Training Room setup upon request and movement of furniture to and from various departments, boardrooms and meeting rooms

Complete documentation for any shipments being delivered via third party carrier or requiring Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentation

Inform manager of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levels

Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debris

Inform Warehouse Supervisor and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse

Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter

Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

RRSP Matching of 5% and extended health & dental benefits that start right away.

Award winning safety culture.

Public transit is nearly at our doorstep.

Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

$500 Wellness and Independent Education Program.

An education background with a high school graduate diploma.

At least 2 years' experience in a material handling position is an asset.

Knowledge of construction tools and equipment is required.

Current forklift license is required.

Able to work individually and as a team member able to safely and comfortably carry out physical duties – lift to a maximum of 50lb.

Attention to the details (observe damaged materials, etc.)

Attention to health/safety of self and co-workers.

Additional Information
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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