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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 Senior Material Handler/Packaging Specialist will report to the Logistics Supervisor. The Senior Material Handler/Packaging Specialist is responsible for various products and materials, including the receiving and handling of raw materials within the Powell Canada manufacturing process. This position assists Electricians, Integrators, Building Erectors, Material Handlers, and Lead persons.

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.

• Co-ordinate with Powell Shipping/receiving Material Handlers and Expeditors.

• Communicate with Shipper/Receivers and Supply Chain for product returns

• Perform physical movement of materials from one area to another using handcarts, forklifts, cranes or pallet Jacks.

• Inspection of raw materials received in accordance with Powell specifications.

• Marking of all raw materials by Powell standards.

• Removes surplus material and product after tasks are complete and places back in storage or disposes in trash.

• Deliver material to appropriate location or placing material on appropriate shelve, rack or bin within facility.

• Parts pick up and delivery from the shipping cage.

• Disposal of all packing/strapping material.

• Assist with daily and weekly preventative maintenance of department equipment.

• Assemble skids and crates, and pack goods to be shipped by EDE standards.

• Assist in Ship Prep and Ship Loose activities.

• Assist Lead Hands with training and mentoring other employees.

• Promote a safety culture and attend all safety meetings.

• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.

• Conduct final packaging check for conformity of standards.

• 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 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.

• Ability to work with small hand tools and grinders.

• Ability to read a tape measure (including conversations from fraction to decimal and/or metric to imperial.

• Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.

• Ability to properly identify material shapes (i.e. i-beam, wide flange beam, channel, HSS, pipe, tube, etc.)

• Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude and a sense of urgency by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.

• Approaches work consistently and utilize methods to complete and monitor tasks to meet deadlines.

  Qualifications

• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.

• Minimum 5+ years of Shipping and Receiving experience.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic level computer skills in MS Office; including Excel experience.

• Valid forklift certification and a minimum of 1-2 years’ or prior experience.

• Overhead crane experience or certificate is considered an asset.

• Valid CSTS 2020 certificate.

• Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment testing.

  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.

  In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.

  As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!

  Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.

  Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. 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.