Job Summary

1. Position Summary

The Material Handler / Shipping Clerk is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, handling, identification, storage, preparation, and shipment of materials, components, finished products, and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility.

The position ensures that shipments are accurately prepared, properly packaged, documented, loaded, and delivered according to customer requirements and company procedures.

2. Key Responsibilities

Material Handling

- Receive, move, organize, and stage raw materials, fabricated components, and finished products.
- Verify materials against work orders, purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
- Identify and properly label materials and products.
- Maintain organized material storage areas and ensure materials are readily accessible.
- Supply materials and components to production areas as required.
- Safely handle steel, aluminum, fabricated components, pallets, crates, and other industrial materials.
- Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other equipment when trained and authorized.
- Report damaged, missing, incorrect, or questionable materials to the appropriate supervisor.

Shipping

- Prepare customer orders for shipment according to shipping instructions and delivery requirements.
- Verify quantities, part numbers, job numbers, dimensions, and identification before shipment.
- Package, band, wrap, crate, or otherwise secure products for transportation.
- Prepare shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading, and other required documentation.
- Coordinate with carriers and drivers regarding pickups and deliveries.
- Load trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
- Verify that the correct materials and products are loaded onto the correct vehicle.
- Obtain and maintain required shipping documentation and delivery confirmations.
- Communicate shipping delays or problems to the Shipping Supervisor or appropriate management personnel.

Receiving

- Assist with receiving incoming materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Inspect incoming shipments for visible damage and quantity discrepancies.
- Compare received materials against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods immediately.
- Ensure received materials are properly identified, tagged, and stored.

Inventory and Documentation

- Maintain accurate records of material movement and shipments.
- Assist with inventory counts and material reconciliation.
- Ensure job numbers and material identification remain accurate throughout the handling process.




- Complete shipping and receiving paperwork accurately and on time.
- Assist with investigating discrepancies between physical inventory and company records.
- 3. Safety Responsibilities
- Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.

4. Equipment

The employee may be required to operate or work around:

- Forklifts
- Pallet jacks
- Overhead cranes
- Hoists and lifting devices
- Strapping and banding equipment
- Packaging equipment
- Hand and power tools
- Shipping and inventory computer systems

Only employees who have received the required training and authorization may operate applicable equipment.

5. Qualifications

- Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, material handling, or a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Forklift certification is an asset.
- Experience operating overhead cranes or other lifting equipment is an asset.
- Ability to read shipping documents, work orders, packing slips, and material identification.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to safely lift and move materials within the requirements of the position.
- Manufacturing or metal-fabrication experience is an asset.

6. Physical Requirements

The position may require the employee to:

- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment.
- Work around heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
- Work indoors and outdoors as required.
- Work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.
- Climb stairs, ladders, or access loading areas where required.
- Wear required safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, and other PPE.

7. Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

- Strong attention to detail.
- Safety-conscious work habits.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to accurately identify materials and products.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to prioritize multiple shipping and material-handling requirements.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work under time constraints.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to identify and report problems before they result in shipping or production errors.

8.



Performance Expectations

The Material Handler / Shipping Clerk is expected to:

- Maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation.
- Ensure the correct material and products are shipped to the correct customer or job.
- Maintain organized shipping and storage areas.
- Handle all materials safely and appropriately.
- Follow all company safety rules and procedures.
- Minimize shipping errors, damage, and delays.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material movement records.
- Communicate problems promptly to management.
- Maintain skilled and respectful relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and transportation providers.

9. Working Relationships

The Material Handler / Shipping Clerk works closely with:

- Shipping and Receiving
- Production Supervisors
- Shop Foremen
- Production Employees
- Purchasing
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Drivers and transportation companies
- Suppliers and customers
- Comply with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform pre-use inspections of forklifts, cranes, lifting devices, and other equipment before operation.
- Never operate equipment without proper training and authorization.
- Follow proper lifting, rigging, loading, unloading, and material-handling procedures.
- Keep aisles, emergency exits, fire equipment, and designated travel lanes clear.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, injuries, or near misses.

NEW VACANCY

"_MARIANI METAL FABRICATORS LTD.is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws._

MARIANI METAL FABRICATORS LTD. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (phone hidden) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information."

- Ensure loads are properly secured before transportation.
- Maintain good housekeeping in shipping, receiving, and material storage areas.

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 50.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 MATERIAL HANDLER / SHIPPING CLERK (Etobicoke)
🏢 Mariani Metal Fabricators
📍 Etobicoke