Material Handler

We are looking for an experienced Material Handler with Forklift certification to join a busy distribution center in Burnaby!

What you need to know :

Position : Temporary to Permanent

Role : Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Shift Time : 7 : 00 am -3 : 30 pm

Location : Burnaby, BC

Payrate : $20-$22 / hr based on experience

• Must be legally permitted to work full-time in BC, Canada*
• Must have forklift experience and certification

Advantages

• Full-time with opportunity for permanent hire
• Potential for growth and advancement
• Positive working environment with a small but motivated team
• Benefits and RSP matching

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift safely and responsibly to load and unload stone slabs onto customers’ vehicles and shipping containers
• Operate overhead crane safely and responsibly to stone slabs onto customer’s vehicles (will be trained)
• Create daily tracking forms and ensure they are completed on a timely basis
• Ensure the delivery docket matches what has been loaded onto the customer’s truck
• Unload containers that arrive daily and scan receipts
• Load and unload semi-trailers for transfer of stock to or from other branches. Accurately recording stock
• Ensure paperwork is completed efficiently and correctly
• Participate in monthly inventory counts
• Daily equipment inspections
• Cleaning / maintenance of the warehouse and yard

Qualifications

• Professional presentation, work ethic and behavior
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in warehousing and forklift operation
• Current license / certification on SDCB Forklift
• Overhead crane experience is considered an asset
• Excellent communication, work management, collaboration and results orientation skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, management and customers
• Positive and can do attitude, and a confident, polite manner
• Basic Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Products
• Working experience with ERP and / or Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle advantage)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Able to work with tight deadlines in a multi-task, high-priority environment

Summary

If you have the skills / qualifications detailed above we would love to chat. Send your updated resume directly to [email protected]

Please ensure to state the job role in the email subject line.

While all applications are appreciated, only qualified candidates already in the British Columbia area will be considered and contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming;

Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.

ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.