Shipping/Receiving & Material Handler

About us

Norwest Precision Ltd. is seeking a qualified Shipping and Receiving to join our team at our facility in North York, Ontario.

Established in 1965, Norwest Precision Ltd. is a Canadian owned and operated company specializing in the machining, fabrication, and mechanical assembly of complex components for a broad spectrum of industries including Power Generation, Mining, Steel Mills, Nuclear Power, Oil & Gas, Defense & Military and more.

With leading-edge technical capabilities and a dedicated team of skilled employees, this role provides an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing market leader in precision manufacturing.

Position Summary

We are looking for a reliable and organized Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler to support our production and logistics activities. This role is essential to ensure the smooth flow of raw materials and finished goods between our production floor and warehouse.

The Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler will play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating shipments, and assisting with material handling tasks to support overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility.
  • Safely operate overhead crane to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility.
  • Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against packing slips and documentation.
  • Inspect incoming materials for accuracy, damage, and quality compliance.
  • Handling heavy or oversized materials safely
  • Move raw materials and finished goods to appropriate storage or production areas.
  • Prepare shipments, including packaging, labeling, and coordinating pickups with carriers.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts and stock organization.
  • Communicate with internal departments via email and internal systems regarding material status and shipment updates.
  • Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Assist with general warehouse and material handling duties as required.
The company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws. The company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program
Work Location: In person
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