handler, materials - manufacturing and warehousing

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Work setting
Lumber/forestry industry
Tasks
Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
Ship orders
Pick orders and stock
Weigh materials and goods
Make labels and attach to goods
Wrap goods
Pack and unpack goods
Sort, crate and stack goods
Organize and maintain inventory
Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
Supervision
No supervision responsibility
Vehicle and equipment experience
Dollies and hand trucks
Conveyor
Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
Area of specialization
Shipping and receiving
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Adaptability
Collaborative
Efficiency
Energetic
Goal-oriented
Hardworking
Integrity
Positive attitude
Proactive
Quick learner
Time management
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Reliability
Team player
Efficient interpersonal skills
Organized
Flexibility
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Day
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits