Material Handler Support

Job Description

Overview

Orion Plastics Inc. is a rapidly growing plastics company located in St. Albert, Alberta. Our core values are Excellence, Customer Focused, Honesty & Integrity, Family and Growth Oriented.

Job Opportunity

We are currently seeking a reliable, skilled and detail-oriented Material Handler Support to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory control, supporting material flow throughout the facility, assisting with rail car operations, and ensuring proper preparation and documentation of materials for production and outsourcing. This role supports operational efficiency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.

Join our team and contribute to the production of top-quality extruded products while advancing your skills in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to Health and Safety – ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation as well as company policies and procedures.
• Teamwork – Has a "Can do" attitude. We believe teamwork is the foundation for success. We foster an environment where collaboration drives innovation and team members support each other and work together toward shared objectives.
• Time Management – Effectively able to balance multiple tasks while prioritizing duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Conduct physical inventory counts and reporting of production supplies.
• Perform physical inventory and reporting of customer-owned materials.
• Track, document, and report shipped materials.
• Organize and maintain storage areas for current and future materials.
• Receive, inspect, and report on incoming production supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory logs and report discrepancies.

Rail Car Operations

• Assist with rail car off-loading startup procedures.
• Perform checking, sampling, cleaning, and material retrieval from rail cars.
• Complete and maintain rail car reports.
• Support basic rail equipment monitoring and maintenance reporting.

Materials for Outsourcing

• Conduct slug inspections and prepare detailed reports.
• Prepare slugs for shipment including proper labeling and documentation.
• Perform scrap gauge leveling.
• Prepare scrap gauges for shipment including labeling and reporting.

Sampling, Testing & Quality Support

• Maintain safekeeping and organization of retained samples.
• Conduct sampling of Korad film, resins, regrinds, and similar materials.
• Perform colour tests on resin samples.
• Sort and organize samples.
• Create accurate labels for samples and materials.

Material Handling & Operational Support

• Assist with startup and off-loading of supersacks.
• Dispose of contaminated or obsolete materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure proper material identification, labeling, and storage.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow all safety and quality protocols.

Other

• Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment and comply with 5S program.
• Follow lean manufacturing principles to improve production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of production output and quality metrics.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid Forklift certification (Required)
• Technical knowledge with computers (Required)
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to understand and operate logic controllers.
• Experience with quality inspection processes and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and understanding of 5S methodology is desirable.
• Rail car safety knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety standards.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work long hours, hardworking, and have a willingness to learn.

Work Conditions

• Use of required personal protective equipment
• High noise levels
• Extended periods of standing, repetitive work and other physically demanding conditions
• Lifting, moving, or manipulating objects up to 50lbs
• Shift work (Morning/Day/Afternoon/Evening/weekends)
• Indoor and outdoor work environments.

Benefits

• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Extended Healthcare
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Engagement and Referral programs

Online applications only

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Orion Plastics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• What is your hourly wage expectation?
• What is your computer skill level- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert?

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person