Material Handler

Job summary

The Material Handler is responsible for organizing, locating, and safely moving parts and materials throughout the manufacturing facility. They must maintain a clean and safe work environment while ensuring the efficient flow of materials between departments.

Job details

About Wesgar Wesgar is a leader in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for a wide range of global sectors. Based in Port Coquitlam, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture built on empathy, professional development, and operational excellence. We are committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and high-energy environment where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects. Position Summary We are looking for an experienced Material Handler to support the safe and efficient movement of parts and materials throughout our manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for organizing incoming and existing parts, locating and moving materials to assigned areas, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of stand-up forklift experience, a valid forklift licence, and strong organizational skills. Key Responsibilities Organize incoming and existing parts within assigned departments. Locate parts and move them safely to designated work areas. Maintain organized and safe storage areas for parts and materials. Operate stand-up and counterbalance forklifts safely. Follow material handling instructions and established procedures. Support the efficient flow of materials between departments. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Qualifications & Skills Minimum 1 year of experience operating a stand-up forklift. Valid forklift licence is required. Experience operating both stand-up and counterbalance forklifts. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to follow instructions and established procedures. Good verbal communication skills in English. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Preferred Attributes Previous material handling experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Experience moving metal parts or materials in a production setting. Familiarity with inventory organization and material flow. Schedule & Pay Details Shift: Day (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM) Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Location: In person Why Join Us? Equal Opportunity: Wesgar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Benefits: Eligible employees have access to extended health care, dental care, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and company events. Real-World Impact: Help keep production running efficiently by ensuring parts and materials are organized, moved safely, and available where they are needed. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Material Handler is responsible for organizing, locating, and safely moving parts and materials throughout the manufacturing facility. They must maintain a clean and safe work environment while ensuring the efficient flow of materials between departments.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating a stand-up forklift and possess a valid forklift license. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Material Handling · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Stand-up forklift operation
• Counterbalance forklift operation
• Material handling
• Inventory organization
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• Communication skills
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Empathy
• Energetic
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Dental Care
• English Language
• Fabrication
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Manufacturing Operations
• Material Flow Management
• Material Handling
• Sheet Metal
• Operational Excellence
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Material Handler
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand