Senior Material Handler

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Senior Material Handler to join our growing team.

Position:                    Forklift Operator

Reports to:                 Purchasing Manager

Location:                    Woodbridge

Day Shift:                   Monday-Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm

Afternoon Shift:        Monday-Thursday 4:30pm to 1:00am; Friday 3:30pm to 12:00am

Summary:

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this position is responsible for the receiving, warehousing and transfer of materials, as well as supporting Shipping and Facility needs as required.

Requirements:

• Complying with JELD-WEN EH&S requirements, legal requirements including policies, standards, rules, and programs
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Proof req’d)

• Must have valid lift truck operator’s competency certificate
• Must have a diploma attesting to completion of high school education or equivalent
• Must have a valid G-class or higher driver’s license
• Previous demonstrable work experience within the construction services, lumber or other bulk product material handling environment
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to operate applicable electric or propane-powered counterbalance and/or reach material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly
• Good English language oral and written communication skills
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a daily pre-shift inspection of the powered lift truck equipment, complete the daily inspection log and advise the Maintenance Manager of any deficiencies
• Operate equipment/machinery following all established safety procedures
• Load and unload transports
• Manipulate racks, pallets and materials
• Monitor quality of material and product being handled and report any deficiencies to the Purchasing Manager
• Ensure that material is stored in appropriate/designated storage areas
• Ensure accuracy of material picked and supplied to the plant
• Maintain housekeeping/cleaning of equipment and around assigned work area
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.