Material Handler/forklift Operator - Whitby, Canada - Makita Canada Inc.

Makita Canada Inc.

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Whitby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Warehouse Worker - Material Handler II

Makita is an international brand that produces cordless and electrical power tools, pneumatic tools, outdoor power equipment and cleaning equipment.

Our focus is Customer First - a simple concept and we get it.

Our tools are designed and developed with the user in mind and answering a simple question:
How do we make the job easier and more efficient for the customer?

We have been in Canada since 1973 employing hundreds of people during our 50+ year history.

Looking back on our history we are proud of our achievements and excited for the future and what it holds for our company.

Job Summary:

The Material Handler II, under the supervision of the warehouse leadership team, is responsible for perform a range of warehouse duties including, but not limited to picking, packing, shipping, receiving and repack.

Responsibilities:

Perform all types of order picking including cluster or mezzanine picking, list picking, and pallet picking.
Load and process LTL, TL and Small Parcel shipments.
Receives parts and checks against appropriate corresponding paperwork such as a purchase orders, packing list, etc.
Unloads merchandise from trucks or containers.
Accurate and complete labeling of boxes and pallets to comply with internal SOP's.
Can effectively copy, scan and file shipping documentation to assure Makita's ability to provide backup documentation and historical records.
Maintains neat, orderly, clean and safe work areas; this can and will include sweeping, dusting, trash disposal and other miscellaneous sanitation duties as assigned.
Operate forklift and/or pallet jack safely.
Assists in periodic physical inventory of stock on hand and in maintaining perpetual inventory.
Must be able to interpret data of warehouse system and key pertinent information.
Complies with all safety, customer compliance, and security procedures.
Ability to adapt to changes in the workload requirements.
Performs other job specific duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of three (3) years warehouse experience or equivalent.
Forklift Certified.
Experience driving electric Walkie riders, stock chasers, pallet stretch wrapper
Team skills: ability to work in other departments as needed
Communication skills: ability to communicate with peers and management.
Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate all manual material handling equipment.
Accountability: Ability to follow instructions and follow through consistently.
Time Management: Ability to manage time to complete the assigned work.
General mathematical skills: Ability to process orders and recognize errors.
Problem Solving Skills: ability to recognize a problem and make adjustments or recommendations to correct the issue.
Attention to detail: ability to accurately and consistently complete work with little to no errors.

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