Material Handler - Afternoon Shift

CALLING ALL SCARBOROUGH AREA FORKLIFT OPERATORS WITH SHIPPING AND RECEIVING EXPERIENCE!!!
Are you on the hunt for a position that will cut down your commute and allow you to work close to home in Scarborough (within 5 minutes from the Kennedy exit of the 401)??
Are you tired of working contract positions that never result in a permanent hire?
Do you currently hold a valid forklift license and have experience operating REACH forklifts (COUNTERBALANCE experience is a big asset)??
Have you previously worked in a SHIPPING/RECEIVING role where you gained some experience using inventory software, Microsoft Office applications, and RF Scanners?
Would you love the opportunity to secure a position with an extremely stable, GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADER, who has over 300 locations world-wide?
Are you able to work a straight AFTERNOON SHIFT, and do you have some flexibility in your schedule that will allow you to work overtime once and a while, and cover other shifts for vacations/absences occasionally?
Are you able to pass a criminal record check? (Background check MAY be required).
If you answered YES to these questions, READ ON!!! A contract to hire position with our reputable and established client might be the perfect fit for you!!
**THIS IS A CONTRACT LEADING TO PERMANENT HIRE. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO RETAIN THE JOB LONG-TERM ON A PERMANENT BASIS**
(WHILE WE APPRECIATE ALL APPLICATIONS, ONLY THOSE MEETING THE CLIENT REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW WILL BE CONTACTED)
Advantages

• LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR UPSKILLING AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT - company is committed to elevating their employee's skill sets and most managerial roles are hired internally
• COMPETITVE RATE OF PAY - $21/hr starting wage
• "EMPLOYEE FIRST" ORGANIZATION - all decisions made by the company leaders are made with employee satisfaction, well-being, and engagement at top of mind
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE - offered once converted to permanent employee, including health and dental benefits, plus employer-matched pension plan
• CONTRACT TO HIRE POSITION - intention is to convert the contract employee to a permanent staff member after approximately 3 months
• STRAIGHT SHIFT - afternoons from 2pm to 10pm
• OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADER - 300+ locations across the world means TONS of opportunity to build a meaningful life-long career, no matter where you want to put down roots

Responsibilities

• UNLOAD INCOMING RAW MATERIALS FROM TRUCKS - Using material handling equipment
• OPERATE MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT - Raymond Reach most regularly, but also Counterbalance forklift, hand trucks, and pallet lifters
• PACK GOODS TO BE SHIPPED OUT - Using care to ensure product quality remains high and paying close attention to details to ensure all shipments are packed correctly
• ROUTE GOODS TO APPROPRIATE STORAGE AREAS - Dependent on department and type of material
• WORKING WITH URGENCY WHEN UNDER TIGHT DEADLINES - Client is quota and deadline based, so successful candidate must be able to work effectively in this type of environment
• PERFORM REGULAR SHIPPING TASKS - Affixing identifying information and shipping instructions on all shipments and scanning all materials
• PERFORM REGULAR RECEIVING DUTIES - Use scanner to track all incoming materials and verify information is captured in inventory system
• OTHER RELATED TASKS AS REQUIRED - Supervisors may occasionally request that tasks relating to material handling/shipping and receiving be completed that are not listed here

Qualifications

• MUST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA - This includes NOT having restrictions surrounding number of hours that can be worked per week
• MUST HAVE VALID FORKLIFT LICENSE - Reach truck is a MUST (Counterbalance as well is a big asset)
• SHOULD BE ABLE TO PASS A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK - Criminal background check MAY be required
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EFFECTIVELY UNDER TIGHT DEADLINES - Able to regulate stress and external pressure, as environment is heavily deadline-based
• MUST HAVE 2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE - Operation of Reach Truck (6mos + Counterbalance operation is an asset)
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A STRAIGHT AFTERNOON SHIFT - With additional flexibility in schedule for occasional overtime and coverage of other employees for vacations, etc
• MUST HAVE BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS - Role requires use of in-house inventory software, Microsoft Office Suite, and RF Scanner use
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDANTLY WITH MINIMAL DIRECTION - Candidates should be able to recognize tasks that need to be completed without having to be directed to do so
• MUST HAVE 1+ YEARS EXPERIENCE - Working in a shipping/receiving role in an industrial setting

Summary
Does this position sound right for you or someone you know?
Here's how to get started:

• Send your UPDATED resume with contact details to [email protected] and cite "REACH S/R"
• Apply directly through this posting

**PLEASE NOTE - We ask that ONLY candidates who meet the above requirements apply for this role**
If this job is not for you but you’re interested in a career or position change, please reach out by email with your resume and let me know what you’re looking for! We specialize in Industrial positions such as General Labourers, Assemblers, Picker/Packers, Forklift Operators, Machine Operators, and many more in the Toronto, North York, Concord, Vaughn, Markham and Scarborough areas! New positions arise quite often so don't hesitate to let me know what roles interest you and I can help you find your next opportunity!
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