Warehouse Person - Material Handling Equipment Operators

Our client has multiple openings for the position of Warehouseperson – Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator for local work in Kitimat, BC.

In this role, the successful candidates will be reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor and will be working on a weekly 5:2 schedule, 8 hours per day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows standard warehouse practices and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy.

• Documents and identifies all discrepancies to the warehouse supervisor or team lead.

• Accurately completes routine documentation, such as pick sheets, manifests, and unload lists.

• Performs a variety of physically demanding general labor duties according to standard work instructions, such as manually loading and unloading goods from a trailer.

• Capable of heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Capable of repetitive work including bending, twisting and reaching and following safety procedures.

• Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in the execution of standard warehousing processes such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking and loading customer orders and products.

• Participates in process-specific training and adheres to all work instructions and guidelines established by KN to comply with regulatory standards such as ISO and GxP.

• Complies with GMP requirements as applicable to ensure that all quality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met.

• Demonstrates and maintains a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a traditional warehouse environment. Examples include but are not limited to: scanners, computers, scales, pallet jacks and a variety of motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, order pickers and turret trucks.

• Demonstrates and maintains professional interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external personnel.

• Follows all company safety, security and housekeeping protocols. Respects customer and company property and equipment.

• Proactive in accident & incident prevention and fills out these reports promptly and accurately when required.

• Strives to increase personal knowledge and shares work knowledge with less experienced staff.

• Maintains an acceptable availability for work record. (Absenteeism and tardiness).

• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility in all tasks in support of department and business goals.

• Supports, and personally contributes to, the company’s continuous improvement philosophy.

• Responds positively towards changing business parameters. Supports peers and the leadership team.

• Availability to work periodic overtime and a variety of shifts in order to meet the requirements of the operation.

KITAMAAT VALLEY EDUCATION SOCIETY

1352 Alexander Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 1A2

(250) 639-9199 Phone (250) 639-9669 Fax

www.kves.ca

“Where Education, Industry and Culture Come Together”

•Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

: •Minimum 1-3 years of warehouse experience and material handling equipment experience (Counterbalance, Order Picker, and Turret Truck Forklifts);

•Valid license pertaining to material handling equipment;

•Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);

•Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of a team;

•Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines;

•Strong attention to detail and safety regulations.

•Must be willing to undergo & pass a Drug & Alcohol Pre-Employment Test.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Our client is an equal opportunity company. To apply for this position, please send a copy of your resume in MS Word or PDF format via email to: [email protected]. Or feel free to apply online on our Job Board at: www.kves.ca/job-board