Patriot Forge Co. supplies carbon, alloy and stainless steel forgings with heat treatment, machining and testing. Patriot Forge, founded in 2001, is the largest custom open-die forging company in Canada and a leader in the global market. Through continual upgrades, we have been able to enhance our manufacturing capabilities to better serve the needs of our ever-evolving customer base from our two facilities in Brantford, and Paris, Ontario. We are currently recruiting for a Material Handler to join our team.
Why Work at Patriot Forge?
» Competitive salary |
» Paid vacation |
» Growth opportunities within a large company |
» Benefits Program |
» Supportive team environment |
» RRSP match |
Responsibilities:
- Stage all product to proper lay down areas as scheduled by the Lead Hand or Supervisor
- Move machined parts from the Machine Shop to the next staging area of the plant
- Assist at Shipping as required by Lead Hand or Supervisor
- Assist operators with setup as required using Crane/Forklift
- Dump all scrap bins
- Assist with subcontract loading and moving parts for NDT when assigned by Lead Hand or Supervisor
- Maintain machine department area housekeeping (5S)
- Maintain Oil distribution program (i.e. ensure stock on hand at all times; notify supervision of stock levels) – Brantford only)
- Distribute shop supplies
- Lift up to 50 pounds as required
- Relieve for breaks in the Machine Shop as needed when adequately trained
- Maintain organization of yard
- Comply with company policies and procedures
- Perform grinding as required
- Perform additional responsibilities as required and appointed by management
- Work various shifts as assigned
Experience/Skills/Education:
- Completion of grade 12 an asset
- 2 years’ experience working in a similar position is an asset
- Familiarity with material handling equipment (overhead cranes and forklifts) and the safe handling of large objects
- Demonstrated strong organizational, planning, coordination and priority setting skills to complete multiple tasks and projects
- Understand and carry out written/verbal instructions
- Demonstrated communication, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to work with little supervision
Job Types:
• Full-time, Permanent