Position Summary
As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.
Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton, (EDE) location, the Material Handler will report to the Senior Manufacturing Supervisor. The Material Handler is responsible for various products and materials, including the receiving and handling of raw materials within the Powell Canada manufacturing process.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Loading, unloading and unpacking all raw materials and related merchandise both indoors and outdoors.
- Organizing, stacking and banding pallets for removal, communicating to lead for pick up.
- Communicate with Shipper/Receivers and Supply Chain for product returns.
- Inspection of all raw materials received in accordance with CSA W59 and Powell specifications.
- Marking of all raw materials with applicable heat number, project number and/or inventory numbers.
- Deliver material to appropriate location or placing material on appropriate shelve, rack or bin.
- Delivery of material to machine operators, welder or work groups according to schedule.
- Maintain internal record-keeping system including MTR’s and packing slips.
- Disposal of all packing/strapping material.
- Parts pick up and delivery.
- Assisting machine operators in loading or unloading required material to and from their machines.
- Assist with daily and weekly preventative maintenance of the metal working machinery.
- Assisting Brake Operators with heavy or awkward parts during braking operations.
- Maintaining and keeping organized multiple scrap bin locations located around manufacturing facility.
- Dumping of shop scrap bin hoppers into larger out door containers.
- Assemble containers and crates.
- Pack goods to be shipped.
- Assist Lead Hands with training and mentoring other employees.
- Promotes a safety culture as well as attends all safety meetings.
- Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
- Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.
- Other duties as required.
Core Competencies
- High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
- Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
- Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
- Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
- Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.
- Ability to properly identify material shapes (i.e. i-beam, wide flange beam, channel, HSS, pipe, round tube, etc.).
- Ability to determine faults in material which exceed tolerances while receiving.
- Knowledge and ability to use general hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches and vise grips etc.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
- Adheres to Powell’s set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.
- Approaches work consistently and utilize methods to complete and monitor tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes and product changes.
- Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.
- Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment testing.
Qualifications
- Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in metal fabrication is an asset.
- Forklift and overhead crane operator’s ticket is considered an asset.
- Bobcat experience is an asset.
- Basic to intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook).
- Must possess a current Alberta driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Safety certifications are an asset in this position.
Working Conditions
- Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
- Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses and respirators) when required.
- Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders).
Physical Requirements
- Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
- Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
- Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
- Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force continuously up to 50lbs.
- Ability to use hand tools, such as: tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time with frequent repetition.
Who we are
Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.
Your Partner in Safety
Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.41-$22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Acheson, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation to commute to Acheson, AB
- Do you have any experience in handling raw structural steel?
- What is your hourly rate expectations?
Experience:
- Material Handling: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
