Material Handler | Afternoon Shift

KIT Recruitment is partnering with a food production company to hire a Material Handler for its afternoon shift. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you’ll keep the production cooler organized, move raw materials and finished products, and prepare orders for shipment. You’ll also provide backup coverage on the shipping and receiving dock.

Material Handler Details

• Pay — $21.00–$22.00 per hour.
• Schedule — Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Training — The first 2–3 weeks are on the day shift.
• Overtime — Opportunities after 8 hours worked in a day. Saturday work is paid at time and a half, and Sunday work is paid at double time.
• Pay increases — Eligible for a $0.50 per hour performance-based increase at each of the following milestones: 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.

Material Handler Responsibilities

• Use a walkie pallet jack to move raw materials, skids, and finished orders between production, storage, and shipping.
• Keep the production cooler clean and organized. Rotate stock, move frozen product for tempering, and place skids in their designated locations with the correct lot information.
• Use handheld scanners to record product movements and complete picking, packing, and inventory transactions.
• Pick, stack, wrap, and stage orders for shipment according to the daily shipping schedule.
• Prepare the dock and provide backup for loading and unloading. Match product against purchase or shipping orders, check condition and expiry dates, and verify shipment paperwork.
• Report discrepancies to the Production Supervisor and follow site procedures for equipment operation, pedestrian safety, and safe lifting.

Material Handler Qualifications

• Valid walkie pallet jack certification.
• Experience in a similar refrigerated warehouse or production environment.
• Previous shipping and receiving experience, including familiarity with waybills, bills of lading, and international shipment paperwork.
• High school diploma, basic math skills, and familiarity with handheld scanners, ERP inventory transactions, Excel, and email.
• Valid driver’s licence and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (approximately 51 lb) repeatedly and work in cooler and freezer areas.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Work takes place in refrigerated production and warehouse areas, including coolers and freezers.
• Steel-toed safety boots and hearing protection are required.