Material Handler

Safety and Efficiency

• 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.

Essential Functions

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to, cleaning, trash/scrap removal, and other production related jobs, such as grinding and drilling.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors.
• Work in a safe and conscientious manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years crane operating experience, or crane operation and rigging training.
• Exhibit proficiency in safe rigging and crane operation.

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 (60–100 lb.) to climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling.
• Repetitive finger motions are required.
• 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.
• Works in a noise environment where the noise level is usually very loud.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.