Material Handler - Cambridge, Canada - Blachford AM Ltd.

Blachford AM Ltd.

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Cambridge, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Blachford Acoustics Group is the premier designer and supplier of acoustical materials, molded headliners and floor mats for heavy truck, off-highway and other industrial OEM's.

Backed by a state-of-the-art acoustics laboratory and vertically integrated manufacturing plants in West Chicago, IL, Menomonee Falls, WI, Kings Mountain NC, Cambridge, ON and Chesterfield, UK, we offer custom designed solutions.

Blachford Acoustics Group is the technology leader in targeted markets having served customers for over 100 years. We provide common, coordinated solutions to North America and Europe. We excel at helping customers make their vehicles attractive, cool and quiet.

Blachford places high value on ensuring every employee has a voice and we stress that each can make a difference in our business.

Our Environmental Management System is ISO 14001 registered, and we are committed to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Summary
The Material Handler / Transporter will be responsible for driving goods between the two Blachford locations.

They will also assist with material offload from supplier trucks, provide production with raw materials, move finished goods to Shipping area and remove scrap from production areas.

The incumbent will be required to follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures and all internal policies and procedures.

Reporting Structure
Reports to the Production Supervisor with a dotted line to the Materials Manager.

Duties Include

Ensure safe and efficient transport of goods between the two Blachford locations by driving a ft straight truck
Ensure raw material supply is maintained at the production lines
Assist with the offload of incoming raw materials
Provide production with raw materials and move finished goods to transportation truck
Removal of scrap material from production areas and bale in baler unit
Advise the shipper / receiver of any raw material or packaging shortages
Perform required equipment inspections on forklift, truck, and other industrial equipment being utilized.
Participate in clean up and maintenance
Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor or materials manager.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure open and timely communication between departments

General

Safely operate the lift truck to fulfill duties ensuring lift truck is in good condition daily safety inspection required
Handles stock in a careful and safe manner, conscious of quality and preventing damage.
Drives straight truck between the two Blachford locations carrying finished goods and raw materials
Practices and adheres to established safety rules and policies as well as established housekeeping standards.
Participate in annual physical inventory counts.
Interact with coworkers, management, customers, and drivers.

Education, Skills and Experience

Minimum Grade 12 education
Forklift certification
Class G drivers license
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work under pressure
Comfortable working individually and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Physical / Environmental Demands

Non air conditioned manufacturing environment where exposure to seasonal heat and humidity is present
Exposure to noise and moving machinery
PPE is required
Ability to manually lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques

Blachford AM Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability and we will work with you to address your needs.

Pay:
From $22.00 per hour

Benefits: