Material Handling Technician

We are currently hiring a Material Handling Technician to safe handling of materials such as lab samples and products and effective management of inventory, ensuring accuracy and tracking data is processed in a timely manner. This is a 12-month contract, full-time position located in Calgary, Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Safe handling of materials such as lab samples and products
• Effective management of inventory, ensuring accuracy and tracking data is processed in a timely manner.
• Receipt of all incoming material, application of barcodes and communication to applicable individuals.
• Organization and disposal of expired or no longer needed materials
• Maintaining and updating databases (LIMS, Barcode)
• Processing transportation (TDG) requests.
• Ordering and maintaining minimum levels of supplies including lab coats, compressed gases and other lab and office supplies.
• Coordinating the day-to-day activities between the two Innovation sites (CAR and CPA).
• Providing input into the development of safe standard operating procedures and providing updates and improvements to existing processes.
• Moving materials within a warehouse environment with the use of a forklift, manual or power pallet jack.
• Regular interaction with customers and shipping companies/couriers
• Safe packaging of materials for shipping purposes
• Filling out customs compliance documentation for cross border shipments

Requirements

• Legally able to work in Canada and travel abroad.
• 4 to 6 years direct materials handling experience.
• Strong safety culture and experience with reading and writing procedures.
• Forklift certification.
• TDG certification.
• Direct shipping / receiving experience.
• Warehouse and inventory management experience.
• Computerized inventory management and tracking systems experience.
• Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong customer interaction skills.
• Knowledge and practical experience with customs compliance processes is an asset.

What We Offer

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