Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.21-$24.50 per hour

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Material Handler to join our Shipping Department team located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Requirements:

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Minimum six (6) months of experience as a forklift operator
  • Two (2) years’ experience in a production facility or warehouse is preferred
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Ability to work on a 12 hour rotating shift schedule including overnight and weekend

Compensation & Benefits

  • $22.21/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $24.50/hour when fully trained (1 year)
  • Our competitive benefits package includes night shift premium, generous vacation plan, health & dental insurance at 3 months, paid sick time at 6 months, safety boot allowance, EFAP, as well as access to our employer matched group RRSP plan.

Job Duties:

  • Moving product by forklift throughout the production (plant) facility
  • Loading/unloading trailers
  • Receiving incoming products
  • Processing orders in the system
  • Inventory

Additional pay:

  • Overtime pay

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • We work on a 24/7 shift rotation. Can you confirm you are able to work full-time on our shift rotation?

Experience:

  • Forklift: 1 year (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Location:

  • Nova Scotia (required)

Work Location: In person

Farnell Packaging Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Please advise if you require accommodation, including in order to apply for a position.

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