Material Handler

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Material Handler. Add sentence or two about what the business does/manufactures. Eaton Airdrie is a fully integrated manufacturing plant that has been serving Canadian businesses for over 44 years. Currently, it produces a range of electrical products, for both national and global markets. With our proximity to East Lake and its walking paths, in addition to the wellness and family assistance benefits the company offers, we strive to support the wellbeing of our employees. We pride ourselves on encouraging an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion, while fostering employee engagement initiatives.

The hourly rate for this position is $$21.50 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this position provides support to the assembly areas by replenishing products, receiving inbound materials, picking specific customer orders, and resolving count discrepancies. All employees will be rotated through all job functions within the Warehouse.

In this function you will:

• Receive incoming stock parts on the dock, relocate them and ensure they are allocated to proper bin locations
• Verify that part numbers match packing slips and that quantities are correct
• Pick and count material of various weights and sizes accurately using a handheld scanner
• Package and load material to ensure end-user satisfaction
• Support and assist team members with various tasks throughout the warehouse
• Operate lift equipment safely to move material in and out of high bay racking and around the plant.
• Material Handlers will drive a variety of machinery including counterbalance, reach truck and order picker
• Perform cycle counts and audits where required
• Work with management team and coworkers to create a safety first and continuous improvement culture
• Solve routine warehouse problems
• Pick, pack, move, put away, wrap and load skids of various dimensions and weights

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have completed a high-school diploma or equivalent education from an accredited institution.
• Basic warehouse material handling and/or shipping experience
• No relocation provided. Candidates must reside within 80km of Airdrie to be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience.
• Prior experience on truck loading principles.
• Exposure to inventory software.
• Leadership skills.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced/changing environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within teams/groups and work with all levels of the organization.
• Good PC skills, including MS Outlook and the use of RF Scanners.
• Effective time management.

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