Job Title:  Material Handler

Job Purpose

Keep raw material supplied to the production workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, store, issue, and track inventory across warehouse and production areas, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Pick, stage, and deliver part kits and components to production accurately and within required timelines.
• Perform cycle counts and support root cause analysis to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, proper identification, and documentation.
• Operate forklift to move, load, and replenish materials safely and efficiently.
• Support inventory control activities, including stock adjustments, variance investigations, and data validation in ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in ERP (Syteline preferred), ensuring data integrity.
• Contribute to warehouse optimization initiatives, including improving layout, material flow, and process efficiency.
• Assist in monitoring inventory and operational performance metrics (e.g., accuracy, turnaround times) and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support general warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and production support.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with material handling standards.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (production, quality, planning, etc.) to resolve issues and support operations.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse associate role.
• Proven experience in warehouse optimisation, including improving layout, material flow, and process efficiency with measurable results (e.g., reduced picking time, improved accuracy, or space utilisation).
• Strong understanding of inventory control best practices (e.g., FIFO, lot control, bin management).
• Strong attention to detail with a sense of urgency.
• ERP system experience (Syteline preferred); proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
• Basic data analysis skills, including working with inventory data, identifying trends, and supporting operational reporting.
• Familiarity with Lean principles (e.g., 5S, waste reduction, continuous improvement) is an asset.
• Forklift and equipment operation certification preferred.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing physical work.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and dependable, with strong communication skills.

General Job Requirements