At Newterra, we’re not just engineering solutions—we’re redefining how industries manage water and wastewater sustainably. Every project we take on is a step toward a cleaner, greener planet, and our design team plays a vital role in making this vision a reality.
That's why we’re looking for a Material Handler to join our mission. This isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to contribute to critical water treatment systems that drive efficiency and sustainability in industries like Food & Beverage, Energy, Manufacturing, and more.
Here, every design tells a story—one of smarter systems, more sustainable practices, and a shared commitment to preserving our planet for future generations. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s making waves in industrial water solutions, we’d love to hear from you!
At Newterra, we believe in taking the important step of investing in our employees. That is why we offer competitive benefit programs. Our Benefit programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, RRSP Employer Match, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation as well as Sick Time.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Material Handler – ON
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Plant Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
Responsible for shipping, receiving, re-stocking, inventory management, and processing product returns in accordance with Newterra’s quality standards and internal processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Negotiate and coordinate transport of goods with client or freight companies.
2. Prepares and expedites outgoing products, including labeling and shipping documentation to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
3. Coordinates, receives, inspects, and documents.
4. Updates and maintains inventory counts in company systems and ensures counts are accurate.
5. Verifies part numbers and quantities against packing lists and purchase orders to ensure accuracy of products being shipped and received.
6. Examines outgoing and incoming shipments for damage and reports issues to Quality Control Department.
7. Move products utilizing pallet jack and lift trucks to convey, move or hoist shipping materials to appropriate areas.
8. Adheres and complies with Quality Management Systems in accordance Newterra’s internal standards.
9. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly working environment.
10. Assists other departments and coordinates with operational activities as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in meetings as required for projects and other organizational requirements.
- Continue to improve processes to increase efficiency in job function.
- Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing departments to ensure quality standards and efficiencies.
- Responsible for performing duties in a safe manner and promoting safety in accordance with Newterra’s safety policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the company processes as detailed in Newterra’s online systems and programs and bring forward ideas for continuous improvement.
- Responsible for completing all assigned training applicable to your position in the applicable timeframe.
- Complete all responsibilities while ensuring adherence to Newterra’s Delegation of Authority.
- Complies with Quality Management Systems in accordance with Newterra’s internal quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school graduate or general education degree (GED) plus one-year equivalent experience.
- Forklift experience required (1 year).
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Competent in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Experience with warehouse management software experience highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills required.
- Ability to actively listen and follow direction and instructions.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to include reasoning, negotiating, research, creativity, decision-making, risk management, team collaboration.
- Ability to multitask.
- Organized.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently.
- Safety training and certificates may be required.
Must be able to use both hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, stand for long periods of time and repeat the same motions. Must also be able to push, pull and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently work outdoors. This is a manufacturing environment and will be exposed to elements such as loud noise, hazardous equipment, heat, dirt, dust, fumes, and other hazardous materials. Often wear PPE, such as safety goggles, masks, or ear plugs. Frequently exposed to distracting and uncomfortable noise levels from machinery. May be exposed to hazardous situations when working with large metal parts and cutting tools. Company safety standards must be always followed.
The information listed above is not comprehensive of all duties/responsibilities performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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