Material Handler: Switchgear Assembly - Acheson, Canada - Powell

Powell
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Acheson, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton, (EDE) location, the Material Handler in Switchgear Assembly will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

The Material Handler will be responsible for loading and un-loading material, moving, handling, and organizing all incoming and outgoing materials.

Current opening is for
day shift.


Essential Responsibilities

  • Perform physical movement of materials from one area to another using handcarts, forklifts, cranes or pallet Jacks.
  • Prepares goods and materials for switchgear department, including: staging, loading, and documentation.
  • Ensure all received materials are organized and distributed to the correct personnel or placed production areas.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of all material and inventory supplies in the switchgear production area.
  • Work with coworkers, supervisors, and planners to ensure all material is delivered on time.
  • Promote a safety culture and attend all safety meetings.
  • Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
  • Other duties as required.

Core Competencies

  • High level of selfmotivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
  • Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
  • Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
  • Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

  • Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.
  • Minimum 1+ years of Material Handling experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Basic level computer skills in MS Office; including Excel experience. Valid forklift certification with a minimum of 12 years
-or prior experience.

  • Overhead crane experience or certificate is considered an asset.
  • Valid CSTS 2020 certificate.

Working Conditions

  • Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
  • Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses and respirators) when required.
  • Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders).

Physical Requirements

  • Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
  • Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
  • Continuous standing, walking foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
  • Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
  • Ability to use hand tools, such as: tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time with frequent repetition.

Who we are
Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership.

We offer diversified services based on our customers needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.


Your Partner in Safety
In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.

As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications

Powered by Innovation - Powells culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.

Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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