Material Handler

Agway, a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, is hiring a Material Handler on day shift on the afternoon shift for its Oakville (Ontario) location.

Shift: Monday to Friday, from 4:30am to 12:30pm

Position Summary

The Material Handler, under the direction of the Plant Supervisor, will primarily be responsible for helping the machine operators and the loaders meet the demands of production and shipping. This position will assist with any material handling and crating duties required. This position will ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency. Flexibility of shift is an important requirement for this position.

Job Duties

• Assist mill operators with production;
• Safely assemble skids and crates for our product;
• Transport raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the plant manually, with a forklift, or with an overhead crane;
• Assist with the loading of trucks;
• Perform quality audits of the condition of goods for outgoing orders;
• Safely operate lifting devices such as Counterbalance Forklifts, Combi-lifts, and Overhead cranes;
• Adhere to established safe working procedures and wear the proper safety equipment at all times;
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency;
• Maintain a clean working area free from dirt and debris between tasks and at end of day;
• Other duties as assigned.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Experience with driving counterbalance forklift
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for extended periods of time
• Demonstrated ability to operate material-handling equipment
• Attention to detail, good communication skills and cooperation
• Commitment to Health and Safety
• Demonstrate good teamwork and time management

Work Conditions

• Use of required personal protective equipment
• Operation and use of necessary tools, machinery, or equipment
• Extended periods of standing, and other physically demanding conditions
• Lifting, moving, or manipulating objects up to 25 kilograms

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Agway a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.

Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America and Canada. Join us at Bailey and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

Founded in 1979 Agway's diverse solutions comprise a range of product lines focused on residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional market applications. Agway ensures that every steel solution it delivers meets or exceeds the specific demands and expectations of the Customer.

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

What we offer…

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the pay rate for this position which is $22.72 per hour

In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package.

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program includes but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, Bereavement Leave and Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: RRSP, Discretionary Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• On-the-job training.
• Workboot and Uniform Allowance.

*This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.