What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Canam?
JOB SUMMARY :
Safe and efficient operation of cranes forklifts and other material handling equipment of raw and fabricated products in the plant and yard areas in accordance with corporate missions and values. Proficiency in safe rigging crane usage forklift operation material handling and storage are fundamental aspects of this position.
Qualifications :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Safely operate overhead cranes forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Load and move materials in and out of storage areas or production staging areas.
Inspect and maintain material handling equipment to ensure it is in safe and proper working order.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to cleaning trash / s removal and other production related jobs such as grinding and drilling.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers coworkers clients and supervisors.
Works in a safe and conscientious manner
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and / or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years crane operating experience or crane operation and rigging training
Exhibits proficiency in safe rigging and crane operation
Additional Information :
Company Description
Canam Bridges designs manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group which has over 5100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America as well as engineering offices in Canada Romania India and the Philippines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The ability to stand continuously is essential with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of the position will require the employee to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing and pulling lifting and carrying heavy objects (60100lbs) to climbing crouching kneeling bending and handling. Repetitive finger motions are required. Vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Works near moving mechanical parts and sometimes in outside weather conditions. Is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Exposed to the risk of flash burn of eyes and exposed skin burned. Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
This is a safetysensitive position
A safetysensitive position has been defined as one where the employees responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves coworkers and / or the public (in this case the enduser of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.
Canam is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
