Material Handler Manitoba

Material Handler (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Job : REQ-056518.

The Material Handler maintains and oversees the Perkin Elmer Winnipeg site operations through a multi-faceted role which includes warehouse management, inventory control, shipping/receiving, Customer Care & Admin duties, as well as sales and service support.

Location: On site M-F 8-4:30 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

• Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfilment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.
• Checks goods received and for distribution against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of goods and rejects unsatisfactory items.
• Packages and prepares products and merchandise for final shipment and posts weights and shipping charges. Lifts heavy items and may operate a forklift.
• Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped.
• Reviews customer orders, examines, stocks and distributes merchandise, products and materials in inventory warehouses, distribution centres or manufacturing lines.
• Enters and processes customer orders by phone and email. Provides pricing/quotes, coordinates accurate Purchase Orders from customers and completes the entry in SAP.
• Maintains inventory of office materials and coordinates with supplier. This includes shipping, breakroom, office and lab supplies.
• Coordinated with third party for certification for specific materials; including set up and re-packing of materials once certification is complete.
• Support to Service Engineers, including coordination with customers regarding pick up and drop off of customer goods, assisting with packing and unpacking of instruments, running simple verification tests.
• Other tasks and assignments as necessary for the operations and functioning of the site.

• Knowledge of inventory and stock management and control.
• Role requires a high degree of autonomy and self-direction; often working independently in a quiet office with low supervision.
• Ability to read and analyze information.
• Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Excellent time management.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Ability to lift heavy materials.
• Data entry skills.
• Understanding of how to book bills of lading and arrange couriers.
• Office management – mostly around keeping supplies in-stock and arranging vendors when necessary.

• SAP knowledge.

Compensation: The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $47,000 to $51,000 CAD annually. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Perkin Elmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Perkin Elmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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