Location: Etobicoke, ON

Job Title: Material Handler
Reports to: Plant Manager (direction from Shift Supervisor)
Department: Cut-To-Length or Slitting Department, packaging stage of production line

Job Overview:
We are seeking a Material Handler with hands-on experience operating industrial overhead cranes inside a manufacturing plant. This is not a construction tower crane role. You will support steel production lines by safely staging, lifting, and moving material using plant-based crane systems and attachments.

Crane Equipment Used (Industrial Plant Environment):

• Overhead Bridge Crane (single or double girder)
• Top-running or under-running crane systems
• Gantry crane
• Jib crane
• Magnet cranes for steel handling
• C-hook or coil lifting attachments

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspections of overhead crane equipment before each shift
• Stage and load steel materials onto production lines using industrial crane systems
• Move scheduled materials accurately to meet daily production targets
• Package skids of steel sheets according to order specifications
• Maintain a clean and organized work area through daily housekeeping
• Follow all plant safety procedures at all times

Qualifications & Skills:

• Secondary school education
• Minimum 1 year of overhead crane experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience operating bridge, gantry, or jib cranes inside a plant setting
• Ability to read imperial and metric measuring tape
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Team-oriented with a respectful attitude
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions:

• Indoor, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Repetitive tasks
• Day shift: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:45 PM
• $25/hr starting

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Safety: follow procedures and report hazards immediately
• Attendance: reliable and punctual
• Quality: accurate material handling and packaging, issues flagged promptly

Express Employment Professionals Woodbridge is a global staffing firm operating in compliance with Ontario employment laws, including Pay Transparency rules effective January 1, 2026. We welcome all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience. AI may be used to support screening, with final decisions reviewed by humans. Reasonable accommodation is available on request. This posting and applicant information will be retained for three years..