The Material Handler is responsible for performing a broad range of warehouse functions, including but not limited to picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and repacking goods.

The successful candidate must be fork lift certified.

Responsibilities:

- Perform all types of order picking including cluster or mezzanine picking, list picking, and pallet picking.
- Load and process LTL, TL and Small Parcel shipments.
- Receives parts and checks against appropriate corresponding paperwork such as a purchase orders, packing list, etc.
- Unloads merchandise from trucks or containers.
- Accurate and complete labeling of boxes and pallets to comply with internal SOP’s.
- Can effectively copy, scan and file shipping documentation to assure Makita’s ability to provide backup documentation and historical records.
- Maintains neat, orderly, clean and safe work areas; this can and will include sweeping, dusting, trash disposal and other miscellaneous sanitation duties as assigned.
- Operate forklift and/or pallet jack safely.
- Assists in periodic physical inventory of stock on hand and in maintaining perpetual inventory.
- Must be able to interpret data of warehouse system and key pertinent information.
- Complies with all safety, customer compliance, and security procedures.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the workload requirements.Performs other job specific duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of three (3)



years warehouse experience or equivalent.
- Forklift Certified.
- Experience driving electric Walkie riders, stock chasers, pallet stretch wrapper.
- Experience with desktop software applications.
- Team skills: ability to work in other departments as needed.
- Communication skills: ability to communicate with peers and management.
- Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate all manual material handling equipment.
- Accountability: Ability to follow instructions and follow through consistently.
- Time Management: Ability to manage time to complete the assigned work.
- General mathematical skills: Ability to process orders and recognize errors.
- Problem Solving Skills: ability to recognize a problem and make adjustments or recommendations to correct the issue.
- Attention to detail: ability to accurately and consistently complete work with little to no errors.

Company Benefits

- Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan).
- RSP Plan.
- Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.95-$20.00 per hour

Perks:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Material Handler/Forklift Operator (Whitby)
🏢 MAKITA CANADA
📍 Whitby