Warehouse Material Handler

Title: Warehouse Material Handler

Reports to: Trucking Manager

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $25 per hour

Urban Impact is immediately hiring for opportunity in our New Westminster, BC office.

Have you ever heard of a place where people love the company they work for, like the people they work with and are proud of the job they do for their customers, the community and the environment?

For over 30 years, Urban Impact has been a leader in waste management strategies and solutions. We provide safe, accessible, and cost-effective solutions- from single pick-ups to enterprise-wide recycling, shredding and waste collection services.

We are a close-knit group, all motivated to work diligently to meet the high expectations of our customers. We strive to make the company a rewarding place to work, where employees feel that they are doing meaningful work and their contributions make a difference.

Are you energetic and ready to get things going? Want to test or enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment?

Urban Impact is hiring an entry level Warehouse Material Handler to join our Trucking team. The successful candidate will be trained on the job, This job is an excellent entry level job into a growing organization.

A passion for the environment is a big plus!

We offer a superior compensation package including a competitive starting hourly rate, Performance bonus, Profit Sharing, RRSP matching, Enhanced Health Benefits plan including Dental coverage, a new Health Savings Account, Incentives to staying healthy at work and wellness incentive and even an incentive for getting to work in an environmentally friendly way!

The tasks consist of:

• Carrying out physical tasks of setting up a bins and containers;
• General clean up and garbage removal of warehouse and yard and street
• Offloading third party deliveries

• Keeping the yard free of garbage
• Prepping equipment for next day delivery
•  Cleaning/power washing totes to be presentable for next use
• Assisting in loading/unloading CubeVans for the day’s delivery
• Assisting drivers in the morning with equipment requests
• Organizing equipment storage areas.
• Notify Operations of equipment and material shortages
• Assists in restocking received orders
• Washing and sanitizing compactors as needed after they get dumped
• Assembling and disassembling totes, scavenging parts and repair totes.
• General Building Handyman Maintenance
• Occasional parts running or shuttling drivers between locations
• Tasks as assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Requirements:

• Ability to stand, lift, push and exert some effort (up to 50 pounds)
• Physically Fit
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take direction
• Clean Drivers Abstract
• Proficient in using hand tools - manual and power
• Very familiar with pressure washers
• Able to work independently while consistently updating different departments
• Knows how to keep a clean workspace

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Looking for 1 year work experience in similar Warehouse or construction environment
• Prioritise safety in the workplace;
• Strong team player and willingness to help
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet deadlines
• Be a respectful member of the team
• Take pride in the quality of their work
• Be flexible and adapt quickly to change
• Enjoy physically demanding tasks
• Enjoy working outside in all types of Metro Vancouver weather
• Forklift licence and experience considered an asset
• 3 or 5 ton truck driving experience considered an asset

Urban Impact's New West Plant is close to the Sapperton Skytrain station.

Thank you so much for your application; please note that all applications are greatly appreciated, however, those that reside closer to our location in New Westminster, BC will be prioritized.