Material Handler - Order Fulfillment
Norwood Sawmills, Canada
Job Description
Norwood Sawmills, a leading manufacturer of portable sawmills and related forestry equipment, is seeking a Material Handler - Order Fulfillment to join our team. The Material Handler will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to move materials, products, and equipment throughout the warehouse while also assisting in order fulfillment tasks.
Get to Know Norwood
Find a career you love in a dynamic, fulfilling, and supportive environment that offers incredible opportunities for personal and career growth.
Norwood Industries Inc. is an outdoor equipment lifestyle brand company and leading designer and manufacturer of portable sawmills sold throughout North America and in over 100 countries worldwide. Our mission is to empower resourceful people everywhere to build their best futures through wood and their natural environment.
We have been growing exponentially for many years. As we do, we are welcoming talented, passionate and driven team members who are excited to be part of this remarkable journey. We are at an incredible time in our evolution, and this is just the beginning just like our customers are creating theirs when they use a Norwood or Frontier sawmill to bring their dreams to life. Make your mark with Norwood Sawmills. For more information, visit https://www.norwoodsawmills.com.
Forklift Operations
- Safely operate a forklift to transport materials and products within the warehouse.
- Load and unload trucks, containers, and shelves using the forklift.
- Inspect and maintain the forklift to ensure it is in proper working condition.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and best practices to prevent accidents and injuries.
Order Fulfillment
- Pick and pack products according to order specifications, ensuring items are correctly labeled and packaged.
- Efficiently package Customer and Dealer orders to protect them from damage during transportation.
- Organize and stage completed orders for shipping or delivery, maintaining order and cleanliness in the staging area.
- Look for new ways to improve efficiency, packaging quality, inspections/quality-control, preservation of part quality and improve safety, and communicate to superiors your suggestions.
- Complete necessary paperwork, such as shipping labels, packing slips, and order documentation.
- Interact fellow Norwood team members, customers, and suppliers in a positive, constructive, courteous, timely and professional manner.
- Perform such other duties that may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid forklift operator certification.
- Valid Reach Truck certification, an assist.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and order fulfillment processes.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in order picking, packing, and documentation.
- Basic computer skills to navigate warehouse management systems and related software.
Benefits
What's in it for YOU!
- Competitive compensation package Certified Living Wage Employer (Champion)
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time team members
- Norwood RRSP program
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including a commitment to mental wellness and a flexible Health Care Spending Account
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Employee Excellence Program recognition amp; rewards
- Employee merchandise store
- Employee referral program
- Social committee events
- Perkopolis membership
We thank you for your interest in our position! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. If you are passionate, collaborative, and resourceful, you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
At Norwood we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace which empowers resourceful people to build their best future. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, your faith, ability, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at Norwood. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the recruitment process, please let our Human Resources team know.
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