Material Handler/ Shop Support

About this position

Job Description

You see more than materials—you see what keeps production moving.

A shipment of steel becomes tomorrows flat deck. A pallet of components keeps a truck build on schedule. When the right materials are in the right place at the right time, our entire operation runs better.

At TK Truck Body, were looking for a dependable, hands-on person to join our busy manufacturing facility as a Material Handler / Shop Support

About Us

TK Truck Body is a division of Thermo King Western, a proudly Canadian, family-owned company serving customers across Western Canada for more than 60 years.

We design, build, install, and service commercial truck equipment, including service bodies, flat decks, dump bodies, cranes, liftgates, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and custom fleet upfits.

The Opportunity

As a Material Handler / Shop Support, youll play an important role in keeping our production facility organized and moving.

Youll help receive and organize incoming materials, stage parts and equipment for production, prepare outgoing shipments, maintain shop and material-storage areas, and provide general support wherever needed to keep work flowing.

This is primarily a material-handling role, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as you gain experience and develop your skills. Over time, this may include supporting shipping and receiving, inventory control, parts, production, or other areas of the operation.

You dont need to come to us knowing everything. We provide comprehensive in-house training and are willing to train the right person who brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience and build a career in a busy manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do

• Receive, unload, inspect,
  
  
  
  and verify incoming materials and equipment.


• Match shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.


• Accurately maintain organized, traceable inventory locations.


• Strictly follow company process controls for all shipping, receiving, issuing, and material transfers to ensure accurate stock records and traceability.


• Label, organize, store, and safely move materials throughout the facility.


• Stage materials, parts, equipment, and vehicles for production.


• Deliver materials to production areas as required.


• Help prepare, package, document, and load outgoing shipments.


• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment once trained and authorized.


• Assist with general shop, yard, cleanup, organization, and minor maintenance tasks as required.


• Maintain clean, organized, and protected warehouse, yard, and material-storage areas.


• Report material shortages, discrepancies, damage, or other issues promptly.


• Work closely with production, purchasing, parts, and management to keep work moving.


• Follow company safety procedures and participate in workplace training.


• Take on additional shop-support duties as you gain experience and training.


• Follow company safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.

What Were Looking For

Experience is an asset, but it isnt required. Were prepared to train someone who is motivated to learn.

The right person will:

• Be dependable and show up ready to work.


• Be comfortable working in a busy,
  
  
  
  hands-on manufacturing environment.


• Have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.


• Be organized and pay attention to detail.


• Work safely and follow established procedures.


• Communicate well and ask questions when unsure.


• Be willing to help wherever needed to support the team.


• Be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.


• Hold a valid Class 5 Drivers License.


• Be able or willing to learn to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, large vehicles, and other equipment required for the role.

Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, manufacturing, forklift, crane, mechanical, or material-handling experience is an asset, but not a requirement.

Why Join TK Truck Body?

We offer:

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience and qualifications.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Overtime opportunities.


• Boot, tool, and winter clothing allowances.


• Alberta Blue Cross health and dental benefits.


• Health Spending Account (HSA).


• Vision, prescription drug, disability, life, and AD&D coverage.


• Paramedical and wellness benefits.


• Company-matched retirement savings program.


• Paid vacation.


• Company-provided PPE where applicable.


• Stable, year-round employment with a growing Canadian company.

Ready to Learn and Get to Work?

If youre dependable, hands-on, safety-minded, and interested in learning new skills, wed like to hear from you.

Join TK Truck Body and help us build the trucks that keep Western Canada working.

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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