Shipper, General Labor, Forklift Operator

Overview

Terms of Employment:
Full-time / Permanent

Employment Address: 8470 Keele Street, Concord, ON, L4K 2S1

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language:
English

Benefits:
Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for long term disability, health insurance, dental insurance, and vision care. Also eligible for RRSP contribution.

Salary: $74,880 CAD / year

Who We are:

Combined Metal Industries (CMI) was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1996 and has quickly grown into a successful full-service metal recycling corporation. CMI is recognized as a leading and innovative recycler and distributor of metal products, thanks to the efforts of a passionate and dedicated team of people who drive success every day. We are a brand that prides itself on building deep partnerships with its customers and employees.

• Planning, overseeing, and staging loads and unloads for Forklift Operators to load trucks
• Using computer software and mobile devices to maintain internal record-keeping system and good communication with co-workers and customers
• Ensuring that there is a constant awareness of reduction of waste with the most efficient use of time and elimination of non-value added activities and potential loss
• Determining method of shipping and arranging shipping
• Inspecting work area at beginning of the shift
• Inspecting and verifying incoming goods against invoices, recording shortages, and rejecting damages goods;
• Packing goods to be shipped and affixing identifying information and shipping instructions
• Reporting any hazards, safety concerns, breach of safety practices and/or any known contravention of the OHSA or regulations and completing report
• Ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe manner in compliance with regulatory, legislative guidelines and company health and safety polices and procedures
• Only operating the equipment after being certified through Operator Ready training, in a safe and responsible manner
• Reporting any safety concerns/property damage that occurs to the supervisor immediately
• Panning loads for shipping
• Scanning load tags
• Picking and sorting loads
• Planning loads for staging
• Delegating tasks to Forklift Drivers
• Identifying new materials and inventory
• Adding Contracts and uploading documents to Recy
• Documenting materials and inventory via photos/videos
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of shipping standards
• Knowing customer specifications and inspecting material for compliance
• May operate forklift, handtruck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods
• Additional tasks as requested

• Secondary school is required
• 1+ years experience as a shipper or related role is required
• Experience operating a Forklift with rotator/clamp is an asset
• Experience in Metal Recycling is required
• Forklift Licence is required
• Driver’s license is required
• Proficient use of computers and mobile devices
• Good understanding of metal grades
• Must have 360-degree awareness of workspace
• Knowledge of WHMIS, Spill Response, Environmental & Quality Policy and Emergency Response procedures (Fire Drills…etc.)
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to follow instructions
• Has a desire to learn and is self motivated
• Ability to work well with co-workers
• Able to work indoors and outdoors with abrasive noise from machines