Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Who we are

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States.

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The role

As Material Handler, you will ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution. You will ensure the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area. Maintains inventory by identifying, labelling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders

Maintains in-process inventory at work centres by delivering and opening materials and supplies Daily stock counting and ordering items for production Locates and packs materials for shipping Documents materials and records units delivered and location of units Transferring items, finish goods and materials physically and electronically on IT systems Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product Documents product shipment by recording units shipped Operating, cleaning and maintaining forklift trucks (charging and topping water in batteries) Inspection of Finished Goods Labels & Packaging prior to wrapping pallets Operating Central feed, checking alarms, troubleshoot finding issues and solutions Cleaning Central feed area & Filters, Filling materials in Central feed area and on the production floor Removal of Shift Scrap from Production Floor Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean. Open containers, sort, and catalogue materials Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations

What you will bring to the role:

• Qualifications & Experience Forklift certifications – Counterbalance, Reach truck and PPT will be advantageous 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment Familiarity with inventory control systems and barcode scanners Experience with shipping and receiving processes Background in lean manufacturing or 5S practices is a plus Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA & other) Background in ERP inventory management systems a plus Technical Skills & Behavioural Competencies We Care for Each Other We are True to Ourselves We Own It We are Driven Inventory Management Systems - Intermediate Shipping/Receiving - Intermediate Forklift Operation - Advanced Material Handling – Advanced Basic Math - Intermediate Adaptable & Solutions focused Proactive & Results focused Health & Safety Compliance Resilience/Problem-solving Working Cross-functionally

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!