NOC 7452 - Material Handlers
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Job Titles
Job Titles
bin filler
railway car loader
coal handler
conveyor console operator
forklift truck operator
freight handler (except air transport)
furniture mover
material handler
lumber piler - building supplies
stockpiler
warehouseman/woman
storage worker - material handling
truck loader
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information
Future Considerations
More job opportunities due to growing consumer base in province especially with a growth in residential and commercial development
Increase in Ontario manufacturing
Automation may neutralize the need for these positions somewhat but may result in growing need of employees with digital skills
High turnover is expected to be source of most job openings due to younger job profile, physically demanding and low entry-level requirements
Shift work required due to industry operations
Impacts of COVID-19:
Some layoffs experienced but also additional jobs due to the essential need for warehousing and manufacturing of certain goods
Growth of online sales led to more of a need for material handling services
Skills Inventory
Skills Inventory
Essential & Soft Skills
Teamwork
Microsoft Windows
Communication skills
Processing information
Work under pressure
Work independently
Fast-paced Setting
Computer use
English language
Numeracy
Leadership
Multi-Tasking
Customer service
Adaptability
Time management
Conflict Resolution
Detail oriented
Critical Thinking
Organizational skills
Creativity
Flexibility
Management
Ability to learn
Reliability
Decision-Making
Sincerity
Positive Disposition
Microsoft Office
Self-motivated
Professionalism
Interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Problem solving
Writing
Passionate
Ability to adapt to company culture
Technical Skills
Lifting Ability
Packaging
Scanners
Sorting
Shipping and Receiving
Inventory Management
Cleaning
Manual Dexterity
Heavy Lifting
Operating stationary industrial equipment
Operating mobile equipment
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Forklift Operation
Loading and unloading
Mechanics and machinery
Public safety and security
Heavy equipment operation
Management
Freight
AJAX
Korn Shell (KSH)
Continuous Improvement
Hand trucks
Lift trucks
Forklift Safety
Inventory Control
Inventory Control Systems
Machining
Material Flow
Material Handling
Mopping
Production Line
Quality Control
Warehousing
Work Area Maintenance
Construction
Control Systems
Conveyor Systems
SAP
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Oracle
Power tools
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Certifications & Training
Forklift Operator Certification
Some secondary school education may be required
On-the-job training provided
Driver's licence
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Propane Certification
First Aid Certification
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification
CPR Certification
Overhead Crane Certification
Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certification
Food Safety Certification
Air Brake Endorsement
Six Sigma
Training Opportunities (Asset Map)
Training Opportunities (Asset Map)
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Job Postings
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