The Material Handler Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials, raw products, finished goods, bins, waste, packaging, and other items through various areas, including the packline, cold storage, and staging areas. This role requires operating material handling equipment, palletizing robots, and adhering to safety and food safety practices.

Material Handler

Operators will also be accountable for inventory tracking and ensuring the accurate handling of materials, using systems such as FAMOUS ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Safely operate material handling equipment to move raw products, finished goods, pallets, waste, packaging, and other items within the production facility. Ensure continuous material flow by collaborating with Packline staff to make products available for processing and properly stored.

Adhere to safety protocols for material handling operations and materials handling, conducting regular safety checks on equipment. Perform inventory tracking and logging using ERP systems (e.g., Transport materials between various areas (packline, cold storage, staging areas), minimizing disruption to production flow. Operate palletizing robots and communicate any technical issues proactively to reduce downtime.

Verify inventory accuracy and location matching with ERP data. Perform routine equipment inspections and submit checklists daily. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety and facilitate easy material movement.

Ensure pallets are securely wrapped and reinforced according to packing form specifications. Uphold food safety standards by wearing required protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes,



hairnets) and following hygiene protocols. Contribute to maintaining a tour-ready facility by organizing, cleaning, and maintaining tools and equipment.

Ensure accurate pallet placement in cold storage and staging areas. Perform regular safety inspections on material handling equipment, adhering to operational standards. Communicate with other departments to ensure proper handling and movement of materials.

Support inventory control by reporting discrepancies and ensuring stock locations are properly recorded. Assist in transporting materials for maintenance and emergency situations as needed. Safely operate various types of material handling, including sit-down, stand-up, cherry-picker, and pallet jack, to transport materials within the facility.

Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned storage locations. Inspect material handling before and after use to ensure they are in safe operating condition, reporting any defects or maintenance needs promptly. Assist in loading and unloading goods from trucks, ensuring accurate documentation and inventory management.

Perform quality checks to ensure products are correctly stacked and meet company standards. Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues with palletizing equipment.



Ensure pallets are wrapped and labeled correctly for transport.

Collaborate with material handling operators to coordinate the movement of pallets within the facility. Utilize appropriate tools and materials to fix cracks, holes, or structural issues in bins.

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To-Do (or similar) for task tracking and reminders, ensuring productivity and accountability. Ability to pass material handling certification training and demonstrate safe driving practices. Strong attention to detail and the ability to track, count, and manage materials accurately.

Ability to adapt to working in various environmental conditions (cold storage, industrial food-safe environments, outdoor). High school diploma or equivalent required. material handling certification required. Previous experience operating material handling in a production or warehouse workplace is preferred.

This position requires the flexibility to work any shift necessary to meet the operational needs of the business, including days, afternoons, weekends, and statutory holidays. The successful candidate will be required to work any shift necessary to meet the operational needs of the business. This may include days, afternoons, weekends, statutory holidays, and Sunday-Saturday.

In accordance with the Ontario Human rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The Company is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Please note that this job posting is for an existing vacancy. #

📌 Material Handler ( Unionized) (Ontario)
🏢 Elte Carpets
📍 Ontario