Material Handler

Surrey, BC

What You'll Do On a Typical Day

• Actively participating in the shipping and receiving operations, including duties such as:
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Checking for overages, damages and shortages
• Order picking and repackaging returned materials
• Operating a counterbalance forklift to pick orders and prepare outgoing shipments
• Safely operating a heavy duty counterbalance forklift outdoors, over uneven terrain to move material and pick orders when required
• Consistently executing pedestrian safety while operating machinery
• Actively participating in cycle counts and inventory control processes
• Maintaining an exceptional attendance record with consistent emphasis on punctuality
• Participating in all group health and safety meetings
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety
• Complying with all PERI policies and procedures, and provincial health and safety standards, at all times
• Respect working procedure
• Use protective personal equipment when required
• Report hazards and accidents
• Take care of your health and safety and that of the others
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

Key Skills And Core Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work within a team and individually with minimal supervision
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed outdoors year round
• Regular exposure to dust, dirt and grime
• Constant exposure to forklift and transport truck traffic
• Availability to work overtime during weekdays and weekends when required
• Must wear the personal protective equipment required in work areas
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• Must have a valid forklift licensefrom a recognized and accredited Canadian training program or school
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the safe operation of a counterbalance forklift
• Previous experience organizing material in an outdoor environment is preferred
• Experience operating a diesel-powered counterbalance forklift with capacities up to 15,000 pounds/ 7,000 kilograms is preferred
• Ability to handle both large and small parts for material preparation and movement
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and the ability to count parts manually
• Dedication to promoting and maintaining the highest standard of workplace health and safety
  
  

What Your Benefits Will Be

• Health & Dental Benefits
  
  

What's in it for you?

• A rewarding experience
• Great team members; our motto is “Stronger Together”
• Be part of a successful global family-owned company
• Opportunity for personal development
• Innovation and continuous improvement: make suggestions and improve the way we do things
• Participate in social events and fun activities
• Be part of a team that lives the PERI Values: Entrepreneurial, Reliable, Open-Minded, Passionate
• Be part of a team that lives the PERI Success Factors: Customer Proximity; Innovation Power; Family Company; Highest Quality
• Competitive compensation package
  
  

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

Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request

PERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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peri.com/career PERI Group

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