Labourer – material handling

Maritime Tents situated in Berwick, NS is seeking applications for the job position of Labourer – material handling who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours and Morning.

Employer Name: Maritime Tents
Position: Labourer – material handling
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.55 hourly / 20 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Berwick, NS

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Hiring: Labourer – material handling

Job Description

• The candidate must be capable of loading, unloading, and moving products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
• The candidate must operate a variety of equipment to load, unload, and move materials and products.
• The candidate will be responsible for picking orders and stock.
• The candidate must provide excellent customer service.
• The candidate must pack and unpack goods.
• The candidate must install, lash, and secure goods.
• The candidate must transport and distribute materials and goods.
• The candidate must organize and keep inventory.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have Forklift Operator Certification, a First Aid Certificate, and a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate must be adaptable.
• The candidate must be collaborative.
• The candidate must be efficient.
• The candidate must be energetic.
• The candidate must be goal-oriented.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must be honest.
• The candidate must be outgoing.
• The candidate must have a positive attitude.
• The candidate must be proactive.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate must have excellent time management skills.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate must work in a trucking company and a moving and storage company.
• The candidate should work in a warehouse, which can be a noisy and busy environment with hundreds of warehouse operatives, pickers, and packers, as well as many forklift truck drivers moving pallets between shelves.

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

• The candidate must have experience operating vehicles and equipment, including dollies and hand trucks, industrial lift trucks and forklifts, and pallet lifters.

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots and a uniform.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

mcarruthers@darwineventgroup.com