Material Handler

Material Handler 

As a Material Handler for MHICA you will play a vital role in the efficient and accurate handling of materials, ensuring the timely off loads of materials and components to various departments to supporting the overall production process. The other vital operational role requires that the completed component be prepared, wrap, and load into transporting fixtures for customer deliveries. This function requires particular attention to details, organization, and adherence to health & safety standards. 

Compensation 

• Competitive compensation packages 

• Skills Progression Program to allow you to have clear, transparent, and an objective criterion that allows YOU to take charge of YOUR career knowing what is required to reach each level and do so at your own pace. We want to put your career progression in your control 

• Comprehensive Benefits (health care, dental care, life and disability coverage) & RRSP group contribution programs with RRSP increasing based on seniority 

• All-encompassing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support 

• Corporate Partnerships (health and wellness, recreation and leisure, etc.) 

• Company bonus incentive plan – which increases based on years of service 

• Retirement bonus based on age and years of service 

• Company events and celebrations throughout the year 

• Long service vacation cash out at year end 

• Recognition program 

• Reimbursement Programs including 

• • Uniform – production 

• • Mr. Safety Shoe – work boots allowance 

• • Prescription safety glasses 

• • Childcare subsidy 

What to expect from us 

• Industry Information 

• • Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility 

• Training & Development 

• • Extensive training programs 

• • Employee referral program 

• • Professional development programs 

• • Employee engagement programs all year round including 

• • Year-round events 

• • MHICA Wings Peer to Peer Recognition Program 

• • Leadership programs 

Responsibilities 

Off Loading 

• Offloading of materials or components within the designated assembly sections 

• Visual vigilance Inspection of materials for damage, defects, or discrepancies and report any issues to the appropriate personnel. 

• Ensure lifting and loading compliance with safety and quality standards during the handling process. 

Inventory Management: 

• Organize, maintain, and identify components to control inventory in designated storage areas throughout our facility and assembly areas. 

• Conduct regular cycle counts and control physical inventory, such as lifting fitting, bolts, braces, strong backs, half-moons, and tie down arms. 

Material Handling: 

• Safely transport materials within the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, or other designated equipment. 

• Operate cranes to move heavy materials to and from storage areas and production lines. 

• Ensure proper packaging and labeling of materials for storage or shipment. 

• Collaborate with other departments to fulfill line moves or material requests and maintain an efficient production workflow. 

• Maintain accurate records of received materials, and material transactions through MHICA JIRA process. 

Safety Compliance: 

• Adhere to established safety protocols and guidelines when handling materials, and components when operating cranes, driving forklift, or push/pulling of mobile jigs. 

• Identify and report any safety hazards or damage related to materials or components. 

• Work collaboratively with the quality control team to address and resolve any quality issues.    

Skills & Qualifications 

• Ability to complete and receive equipment certification as set by MHICA Health & Safety requirements such as, Forklifts, pallet jacks, Crane operator.  

• Must be able to use pathways in the JIRA System to access requests and close requests once completed. 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, along with flexible time shifts to support production requirements. 

• Comfortable working in environments that may include noise, time shift changes to support production schedules. 

• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various positions (standing, kneeling, bending) as required. 

• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. 

• Please note: A criminal background check is required for candidates aged 18 and over. Instructions and next steps will be provided as part of the offer process. 

We value the individual behind every application. Each resume is reviewed by our recruitment team - we do not use automated AI screening to assess resumes. 

About Us 

MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is a Tier 1 manufacturer of major aircraft structures and assemblies, based in Mississauga, Ontario.  

Over the past decade, MHICA has built more than aircraft components, it has built a recognized worldwide reputation for capacity, precision, on-time delivery and excellence.  MHICA has two state-of-the-art facilities combined to 476,000 sq. ft.  This comprises of Manufacturing & Assembly, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, where more than 800 highly-skilled employees are working on Bombardier's sector-leading Global 5000/6000 and Challenger 350 business aircraft. MHICA's technicians build and join wing assemblies and fuselage sections, as well as perform systems and flight control assembly installations and testing.   

MHI Canada Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. MHICA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). MHICA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.