Material Handler; Temporary

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

We are currently hiring for a Material Handler 1 for a 6 Month Temporary placement.

• Responsible for all material handling & control.
• Physically receives material; verifies to packing slips and requirements; enters in MRP system; storage and packaging; provisioning; inventory control.
• Confirms materials are correctly identified and received without damage ( Damage).
• Review documents related to each receipt to determine compliance.
• Assures no package is received with damage without following the proper process. Issues material; verifies/completes required documents; enters transaction/records data in MRP system; conducts material cycle counts and location/cycle count confirmation; originates and processes discrepancy reports.
• Performs material kitting to meet MRP and/or customer requirements; maintains the kits until completion; delivers to customer’s point of need or parts window.
• Moves materials manually or with carts, pallet lifter and forklifts.
• In rotation, serves customers at parts window; performs other related duties as required.
• Other related duties as required.

• Work is structured and well documented. Some work is routine and repetitive e.g. kitting.
• Recognizes and reports on irregularities/issues; may make minor choices in task completion

• Work is assigned daily by supervisor, Lead Hand or through MRP system. Work is prioritized and monitored by task progress/completion and metrics e.g. kit accuracy, cycle counting time, quality.
• Accountable for the timely completion and quality of own work. Responsible to safeguard people, equipment and property within stated guidelines in the completion of tasks.
• Uses initiative to move to next task without instruction, provide appropriate customer service (parts window) and maintain orderly work area.
• Work is assigned daily by supervisor, Lead Hand or through MRP system. Work is prioritized and monitored by task progress/completion and metrics e.g. kit accuracy, cycle counting time, quality.
• Accountable for the timely completion and quality of own work. Responsible to safeguard people, equipment and property within stated guidelines in the completion of tasks.
• Uses initiative to move to next task without instruction, provide appropriate customer service (parts window) and maintain orderly work area.

• Communicates effectively (verbal/written) with team members and interacts with internal and external customers.
• May provide guidance to Material Helper; assists team members to achieve assigned tasks; keeps team and supervisor informed of progress and situations requiring attention of others.
• Contributes ideas to improve processes.