Material handler

Company: Trenton Cold Storage Inc.

Business information: At Trenton Cold Storage our goal is to provide security, quality and integrity. Our specialty is full-service refrigerated warehousing and distribution, which utilizes a temperature-controlled freight consolidation program across Canada. We have over 34,000,000 cubic feet of cold storage and refrigerated warehouse space amongst our facilities.

Business Location: 21 Albert Street, Trenton, ON K8V 4S4

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Build pallets

Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment

Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products

Ship orders

Pick orders and stock

Weigh materials and goods

Make labels and attach to goods

Wrap goods

Pack and unpack goods

Sort, crate and stack goods

Organize and maintain inventory

Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems

Maintain a clean working environment

Secure good/pallets

Requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary school

Experience: Experience is an asset. We will train.

This position is physically demanding and involves manual labour.

Workers must be able to work in cold temperatures (-18C)

Workers must have good communication skills and be able to use computers

Forklift license is an asset

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Large workload, Sitting, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Overtime required, Mental concentration required.

Personal Suitability: Reliability, Team player, Organized, Flexibility.

Weight handling: Up to 23kg (50 lbs).

Work Setting: Warehouse.

Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated.

Language: English is required.

Salary: $21.92, 40-60 hours per week. Start rate of $21.92 per hour, additionally Night Shift Premium - $1.50 per hour or Afternoon Shift premium- 80 cents per hour.

Benefits: We provide health, dental and extended medical insurance. We also provide boot allowance, fitness allowance, profit sharing, uniforms, reward and incentive programs, training, and paid sick days. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate.

Important information:

- Flexibility in schedule and overtime work will be required. The position involves working on rotating shifts and may include weekends. Three shifts M.A.D. weekly rotation: Midnights (11:30 pm to 8:00 am), Afternoons (3:30 pm to 12:00 pm), Days (7:30 am to 4:00 pm). 1 week on midnights, 1 week on afternoons, 1 week on days and then repeat. Schedule will be based on customer volumes.

Apply by e-mail to: tcsjobs@trencold.com

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