Material handler – manufacturing and warehousing

Vecima Networks Inc., situated at 150 Cardinal Place, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H7, is seeking applications for the job position of Material Handler – Manufacturing and Warehousing, who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The candidate must be available to work morning and day shifts.

Employer Name: Vecima Networks Inc.
Position: Material handler – manufacturing and warehousing
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.16 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 150 Cardinal Place, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H7

Also hiring: Ramp Agent 

Job Description

• The candidate must load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or using basic material-handling equipment.
• The candidate must operate various equipment to load, unload, and move materials and products.
• The candidate must ship orders.
• The candidate must pick orders and stock.
• The candidate must weigh materials and goods.
• The candidate must make labels and attach them to goods.
• The candidate must provide customer service.
• The candidate must wrap goods.
• The candidate must pack and unpack goods.
• The candidate must sort, crate, and stack goods.
• The candidate must transport and distribute materials and goods.
• The candidate must organize and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems.
• The candidate must record transactions.
• The candidate must read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions.
• The candidate must propose improvements to methods, systems, and procedures.
• The candidate must process incoming requisitions.
• The candidate must package products.
• The candidate must operate a forklift.
• The candidate must obtain and process information required to provide customer service.
• The candidate must obtain articles for customers from shelves or stockrooms.
• The candidate must monitor safety conditions.
• The candidate must maintain the internal record-keeping system.
• The candidate must maintain an inventory of supplies.
• The candidate must maintain records in the inventory control system.
• The candidate must load and unload goods.
• The candidate must inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents.
• The candidate must inspect finished and pre-finished products.
• The candidate must compute shipping costs.
• The candidate must compile inventory reports.
• The candidate must arrange for shipping, receiving, and storage.
• The candidate must affix identifying information and shipping instructions to shipments.
• The candidate must follow emergency and safety procedures.
• The candidate must maintain a computerized stock inventory.
• The candidate must pick orders.
• The candidate must fill mail or electronic orders from warehouse stock.
• The candidate must clean and maintain the workspace.
• The candidate must organize the warehouse and work areas.
• The candidate must conduct quality control.
• The candidate must pack items for shipping and distribution.
• The candidate must keep the shop and warehouse clean.
• The candidate must record incoming stock.
• The candidate must communicate with other workers to coordinate work assignments.
• The candidate must order and maintain an inventory of parts and supplies.
• The candidate must follow all safety procedures.
• The candidate must review work orders.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be adaptable.
• The candidate must be collaborative.
• The candidate must be efficient.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• 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 should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• 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.
• The candidate should work in the manufacturing sector, creating new products from raw materials or assembling various components using physical, chemical, or mechanical methods.
• The candidate must work in an electronic establishment.

• The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• 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 must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Health, Financial, and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as Disability benefits are tax-free financial compensation for the impact of a service-related injury or disease on your life; a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses; Paramedical services coverage, make up a piece of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, and provide coverage for several types of healthcare practitioners and Vision care benefits that cover or reduce the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits provided by the employer, which extend coverage to the employee’s dependents, including spouses, children, and parents, as well as Life insurance, which assists their loved ones in managing the financial impact of their death.
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive a deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP), other benefits, paid time off (volunteering or personal days), and a wellness program.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

matt.lee@vecima.com

By mail

150 Cardinal Place
Saskatoon, SK
S7L 6H7

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter