About this role
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
The Material Handler plays a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient material flow throughout our Copeland Canada headquarters in Brantford. This person is responsible for receiving, transporting, storing, and staging materials to support production, storage, and shipping operations. They also assist with quality checks, inventory control, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Material Movement
- Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Storage & Organization
- Accurately locate and store raw materials, components, and finished goods.
- Maintain organized storage areas to support production and shipping needs.
Inventory Management
- Support cycle counts, material audits, and warehouse inventory checks.
- Communicate inventory discrepancies to appropriate team members.
Quality Control
- Verify incoming shipments, validate shipping documentation, and ensure materials meet quality standards.
- Assist with inspection processes and report any issues promptly.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company safety procedures and comply with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Communication & Teamwork
- Collaborate with team members, production, and logistics to coordinate material movement.
- Provide clear and timely updates to supervisors and other departments.
Required Qualifications
- Authorization to work in Canada without current or future sponsorship.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift certification or prior experience in similar roles strongly preferred (in-house certification available if needed).
- Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a safety focused mindset.
We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the hourly rate for this role is $22.50 CAD. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world in which we live.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, defined contribution pension plan and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.
No calls or agency requests please.
Other facts
About Copeland
Copeland is a global leader in sustainable climate solutions. We help commercial, industrial, refrigeration and residential customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
We are addressing issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands, and complex global supply chains with innovations that:
Advance energy transition in heating, cooling and cold chain solutions.
Accelerate the adoption of refrigerants that reduced climate impact.
Safeguard critical goods like food and medicine through the refrigerated supply chain (cold chain).
Sustainability has been at the heart of who we are for over 100 years.
We are backed by 18,000 talented colleagues globally with feet on the ground in more than 40 countries – a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide.
Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, transporting, storing, and staging materials to support production and shipping operations. They also assist with quality checks and inventory control while maintaining a safe work environment.
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