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Material Handler - Lead Hand (Straight Afternoons(1 opening))(Straight Nights(1 opening))
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Guelph

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Job Title: Material Handler  

 
Job Summary 
The Material Handler is responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load and unload materials and productions within the manufacturing facility.   

 
Responsibility 
  • Safely operate forklifts to move materials, products and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility   
  • Load and unload trucks, trailers, and storage areas, ensuing that materials are handled with care  
  • Transport raw materials and packing to production lines and finishes goods to designated storage or shipping areas  
  • Empty scrap metal bins as required  
  • Ensure materials are properly stacked, secured and stored to prevent damage or accidents  
  • Entering shipping and receiving information into applicable computer software and programs as required  
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations and other safety standards   
  • Lead and prioritize material handling activities in conjunction with production leads.
  • Support all shipping and receiving activities.

 
Academic/Educational Requirements 
  • High school diploma or qualification  

 
Required Skills/Experience 
  • Valid Forklift Certificate  
  • 1-2 years operation counterbalance forklifts and other material handling equipment, preferably in a manufacturing environment   
  • IFS Knowledge, Shipping/Receiving documentation experience would be an asset.

 
What Linamar Has to Offer 
  • Competitive Compensation 
  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
  • Opportunities for career advancement. 
  • Sustainability Council 
  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  
  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

 
About Us 
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.  

 
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  

 
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Forklift Operation,Material Handling,Shipping,Receiving,Safety Compliance,Team Leadership,Inventory Management,Documentation,Problem Solving,Attention To Detail

About Linamar Corporation

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Material Handler is responsible for safely operating forklifts to move materials and products within the manufacturing facility. They also lead and prioritize material handling activities in conjunction with production leads.

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What does a Material Handler - Lead Hand (Straight Afternoons(1 opening))(Straight Nights(1 opening)) do at Linamar Corporation?

As a Material Handler - Lead Hand (Straight Afternoons(1 opening))(Straight Nights(1 opening)) at Linamar Corporation, you will: the Material Handler is responsible for safely operating forklifts to move materials and products within the manufacturing facility. They also lead and prioritize material handling activities in conjunction with production leads..

Why join Linamar Corporation as a Material Handler - Lead Hand (Straight Afternoons(1 opening))(Straight Nights(1 opening))?

Linamar Corporation is a leading Motor Vehicle Manufacturing company.

Is the Material Handler - Lead Hand (Straight Afternoons(1 opening))(Straight Nights(1 opening)) position at Linamar Corporation remote?

The Material Handler - Lead Hand (Straight Afternoons(1 opening))(Straight Nights(1 opening)) position at Linamar Corporation is based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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