Material Handler (6-Month Temporary)

We are currently hiring for a Material Handler 1 for a 6 Month Temporary placement.
Primary Responsibilities
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 (ID and 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.
Complexity
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
Initiative and Accountability
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.
Communication and Giving Guidance
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.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a Grade 12 level of education at an Ontario secondary school.
Requires over 1 year up to and including 2 years of related experience in inventory management in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Basic computer skills. Experience with company ERP system. Valid provincial driver’s license and forklift operator’s license.
Must take the Safe Lifting Practices course
Effort and Working Environment
As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to complete a physical assessment to ensure they can safely perform the essential duties of the role (e.g., lifting, carrying, and operating equipment).
Physical Effort
Daily labour including bending, pushing/pulling, walking, climbing (ladder or stairs).
Lifting, carrying, handling materials and units (<50lbs).
Sensory Effort
Extended periods of visual attention for reading, comparing, matching and counting.
Working Environment
Works with heavy equipment and tools daily. Some exposure to dust/dirt and adverse weather conditions (loading dock, driving truck).
Required to handle Chemicals and decant from supplied containers.
Extensive repetition when preparing kits.
Moderate interruptions to serve customers at parts window.
Responsible for daily safety checks for the forklift.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No