The Material Handler shall be responsible for a variety of duties, including loading, unloading, and moving products and materials to the designated locations in the warehouse, and assisting in picking and placing materials orders.  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or equipment.
• Sort and package fabricated parts onto a cart according to the subassembly list and deliver to point of use in the plant (manually or with equipment).
• Check to ensure subassembly counts are correct and items meet a visual quality inspection and report any discrepancies to the fabrication area.
• May perform other activities such as assisting in taking inventory and weighing/checking and sorting materials.
• Put away received materials to proper storage locations
• Confirm inventory transactions are complete. 
• Participate in clean-up.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to operate the required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Critical eye for identifying defects.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Commercial/Industrial environment.
• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day.
• Overtime as required.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Team Lead/Supervisor/Senior Production Manager.