Job Description

NWI Precision is seeking an ideal candidate to fill the role of Material Handler/Forklift Operator reporting to the Supervisor Materials and Logistics. This role will mainly be responsible to ensure the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment and the movement of product within the facility. Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load, unload products from trucks and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment Operate a variety of equipment to move materials and products within the manufacturing facility. Verifying, Receiving and labeling all incoming materials and products and distributing them to the appropriate areas. Inspect material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel for repair Determine space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment Maintain the condition of forklift to ensure its daily operation will not compromise the health and safety of workers Assist the shipping team with preparing, packaging, and labeling of products to be transported. Assist with unpackaging products, gathering shipping/receiving documents related to transaction and moving materials to and from the machining centers. Push wheeled hoppers with scrap metal from various machines throughout the facility outside and empty them into larger bins with a forklift Maintain washroom supplies and perform janitorial duties such as emptying garbage bins Must be able to work indoors as well as outdoors in our yard in all weather conditions Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma Previous Forklift Certification is an asset

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

Two (2) years' experience in Material Handling, Warehouse Associate or a similar role Strong communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs Previous Counterbalance forklift, overhead crane or hand truck equipment experience is an asset Safety conscious Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must be fully fluent in English (speak, read and write) Must be able to pass our security assessments Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team Excellent time management and prioritization skills with multitasking ability Able to work under pressure A confident self-starter with sound decision-making skills Excellent problem-solving skills, trouble shooting skills and attention to detail Ability to lift 50 lbs

We Offer:

Competitive compensation, full time positions, 40 hrs/week Comprehensive group benefit plan including medical, dental & life insurance coverage Company contributions to retirement savings plan (RSP) Training, development & career planning Air Conditioned Facility Uniform Service
NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.

NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a resume in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of NWI Precision. NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M9L 1L4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Forklift: 2 years (required) Shipping & receiving: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person