Material Handler
Farnell Packaging Limited is a family owned and operated flexible packaging manufacturer. Employing over 200 people at our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia facility, our responsive and dedicated staff continues to produce quality solutions guided by our founder’s values and today’s evolving marketplace.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Shipping Department team in the role of Material Handler. The primary task of this position is to successfully move materials between departments in the manufacturing facility.
Job Duties:
- Moving product by forklift throughout the production facility
- Loading/unloading trailers
- Processing orders in the system
- Inventory
- Receiving incoming products
- Reporting of any inefficiencies or safety issues
Schedule:
- 12 hour rotating shift schedule including overnight and weekend (example follows)
- Scheduled for 84 hours bi-weekly and rotate together with the same crew
- Some overtime is available depending on production demands
Requirements:
- 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
- Basic Computer Skills
Manufacturing Plant Working Conditions:
- May be required to climb several flights of stairs
- Changing environmental conditions (hot in summer/cold in winter)
- Some lifting is required
Compensation:
- $21.77/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $24.02/hour when fully trained (1 year)
- Our competitive benefits package includes health & dental insurance at 3 months, night shift premium, paid sick time at 6 months, generous vacation plan, annual safety boot allowance, EFAP, as well as access to our employer matched group RRSP plan.
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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