Job Description

Materials Handler I (3-Month Contract)


The Materials Handler I position, under general supervision, is responsible for transporting materials to various areas inside and outside the facility using powered fork lift truck. Additional responsibilities include controlling material movement, load and unload trucks or freight vehicles, transport material between departments, picking orders, taking inventory, shipping and receiving.


Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment. Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking. Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks. Operate a tow motor in a safe manner, both loading and unloading freight. Perform tow motor inspection. Keep all manufacturing and shipping and receiving areas organized. Empty chip bins into proper containers. Complete all shipping and receiving documentation. May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials. Estimate weight of products on pallets. Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility's geographic location and: ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard. ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety.

Credentials

Licensed to operate a tow motor and propane forklift, reach truck experience. TDG training and coordinates parts on the paint line. Ability to measure length, width and height of a truck trailer and length, width and height of filled pallets. Familiar with IFS and shipping documentation considered an asset. Able to use computer-operated machinery.

Desired Characteristics

Possess excellent communication skills in order to interact with suppliers and department personnel. Ability to refer to assembly drawings to perform minor machine repairs or to assemble pieces. Possess time management skills and able to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines. Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

Opportunities for career advancement. Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. Social committees and sports teams. Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.


As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.


Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.


Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.