Material Handler

Location: Bowmanville

We are currently hiring reliable and safety-focused Material Handlers to join our client’s manufacturing team. These hands-on roles are ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced industrial environment and have experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes. You’ll play an important role in supporting production, preparing materials, and ensuring orders are completed accurately and safely.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently

Read and interpret work orders, bar lists, and tags

Tag, bundle, and prepare finished materials for shipping or storage

Load and unload raw materials and finished goods

Receive, organize, and stage materials for production

Package and label products for customer delivery

Maintain accurate inventory and production records

Support shipping, dispatch, and other service centre functions as needed

Safety & Quality

Inspect materials and finished products for quality and compliance

Follow all health and safety policies and procedures

Wear required PPE at all times (provided)

Keep work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in material handling, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments

Hands-on experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes (certification an asset)

Ability to read blueprints, bar lists, and work orders

Physically able to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods

Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Team players with good communication skills

Able to pass a criminal background check, medical exam, and drug screening

Working Conditions

Industrial manufacturing environment (noise, dust, heavy materials)

PPE required and provided

Overtime or shift flexibility may be required based on production needs

Why You’ll Want This Job

Direct hire opportunity with a well-established, growing employer

Consistent day shift schedule

Competitive hourly pay at $22.75/hr

Long-term stability and growth potential

Supportive team environment with a strong safety-first culture

Please let us know of any accommodations required in preparation of your interview as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Employment Professionals Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Extended health care

Application question(s):

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check, as well as a physical and drug screening. Are you comfortable with this?

Do you have your own transportation to Bowmanville? This position is not located on a bus route

How soon would you be able to start?