Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler (2) positions- Dye & Durham (1 year contract)
Location: 40 West Beaver Creek, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Wage Rate: $13.32 per hour
Work Schedule: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Brief Summary of Responsibilities:
  1. Picks and packs customer orders
  2. Double checks orders to verify accuracy
  3. Stack packages on pallets, wrap and stage pallets for shipping.
  4. Stacks empty pallets in piles of not more than (8) eight.
  5. Work to improve quality standards
  6. Load trailers
  7. Put away stock in bin locations
  8. General warehouse duties including clean up and good housekeeping
  9. Other duties as assigned by management


Qualifications: (M) = Mandatory  or  (P) = Preferred

a) Education:
  • Completion of Secondary School Education (P)
b) Experience:
  • Previous experience in a warehouse environment (P)
c) Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Physically fit, have the ability to lift 60 lbs on a repetitive basis (M)
  • Able to read, write and speak the English language (M)
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced and challenging environment (M)
  • Able to work well independently and in a team setting in a high volume environment (M)
  • Self motivated, results oriented with excellent work ethics, and the willingness to learn new skills (M)
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety standards in a warehouse environment (P)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (P)
  • Previous experience in the field of office supplies (P)
  • Reliable and willing to work beyond scheduled shifts when required (P)
Application Procedure: Please attach your resume & pre-screening questionnaire located below and send it to Human Resources by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please apply by September 13, 2010.

Dye & Durham endorses the principles of workforce diversity; all qualified employees are encouraged to apply.
 

Pre-screening Questionnaire

 

Name: ________________________________

 

In an effort to get to know you better, we would like you to take a few minutes to answer the following questions.  It will enable us to develop an understanding of your skills and experience.  Once completed, please return this questionnaire electronically with your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We thank you in advance for your effort.

  1. Briefly describe any previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
  2. You have just noticed a discrepancy in a packing slip and the order being received. Please choose the response that best describes how you would handle this & why.
    1. I would change the packing slip to ensure that the received order corresponds accurately with the items received.
    2. I would speak with my supervisor if I realized that there was a discrepancy between the packing slip and the order being received.
  3. How would you prioritize the following tasks:
    Task A - you have an order that needs to be sent out within the next hour
    Task B - you have a variety of minor tasks that need to be done
    Task C - you have a call from a customer indicating that they have received their shipment but pieces are missing, as well as damaged
  4. Have you ever been convicted of an offence, other than a provincial offence, for which a pardon was not granted or for which a pardon was granted but was revoked?
  5. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?  If so, permanently or temporarily?
  6. Would you have any issues with the company doing a criminal background check and pre-employment health review?

    7. If internal applicant please skip next two questions:

    1. Do you know anyone working at Canada Law Book, CLB Media, Dye & Durham, Rainmaker, Kent Legal, and what is your relationship with them?
    2. Where did you see this position posted?
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