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MATERIAL HANDLER/YARD PERSON
Prairie Machine & Parts Mfg. Partnership is internationally recognized as a leading manufacturer of heavy industrial machinery and machine components. PM&P is a full service machine shop, welding & fabrication shop and heavy industrial assembly shop located in Saskatoon Saskatchewan.
We are currently looking for a material handler/yard person. This position requires experience using a forklift and a minimum of one year of experience. Responsibilities would include:
Load and unload trucks
Process stock replenishment and place materials into their respective areas
Process material request orders and deliver to their controlled locations
Must demonstrate the highest level of safety while performing duties
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Overhead crane experience and a forklift license required
Basic computer skills
Able to work with little or no supervision
Problem solving
Ability to get along with co-workers
Punctuality is of the utmost importance
Able to prioritize requests for material movement
Move product and finished goods in a timely and safe manner
Good organizational skills
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be subject to a changing environment (heat and cold), often exposed to outside weather conditions. Hours of work are from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Prairie Machine offers a competitive remuneration package including a comprehensive health and benefit plan at no cost to the employee and a 5% matching pension plan after one year of service.
To apply for this challenging and rewarding position please fax your resume to 306-933-2632, or e-mail your resume to careers@pmparts.com
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Overhead Crane Certification
Specific Skills
- Transport and distribute materials and goods
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
Work Setting
- Mining industry
- Manufacturing plant
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors