Material Handler

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations. AVL Manufacturing has now transformed into one of Canada’s largest privately-owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.

AVL Manufacturing Inc. has been designing, manufacturing, and integrating various types of power generation, energy storage, cogeneration enclosures, and complex fabrications for many years. AVL provides clients with unique collaborative design, engineering, project, and full manufacturing and assembly solutions. In order to exceed our clients’ satisfaction, we commit to understanding their needs. From concept to commissioning, our unique company has your project covered.

Job Summary:

The Material Handler’s primary function is to handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Handle, move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and tow motors, using established safety precautions.

2. Receive raw material from suppliers and verify goods received match packing slip and forward signed packing slip to shipper/receiver for processing.

3. Count, weigh, sort, pack, and unpack various materials.

4. Pick from stock or as receiver package, label, and record parts and material per work order bull of material. Organize parts and material by work order/sub-assembly and supply to the assembly floor are required per the build plan.

5. Pick up and deliver parts from/to suppliers and sub-contracting companies using the company trucks. Organize and schedule deliveries and pickups efficiently according to priorities.

6. Rig, hoist. Move parts and material to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts using established safety precautions.

7. Organize and label metal inventory, document job consumption following established procedures, and participate in physical inventory counts.

8. Manage consumables inventory and prepare weekly re-order requirements for the Fabrication Foreman approval.

9. Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, cutters, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience in a large/heavy custom steel fabrication environment.

2. Certificate in Forklift operation.

3. Previous experience working within an ISO9001 environment is preferred.

4. Should be able to lift between 50-75lbs

5. Driver’s License required.

Other Requirements:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

2. Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services provided to our customers.

3. Produce quality work (on-spec., on-time, on budget).

4. Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.

5. Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.

6. Work well within a team environment.

7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

8. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

9. Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday-Friday