Material Attendant (Material Handler) - Canadian National Railway Company

CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art equipment and train cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you’ll feel proud knowing you’re a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you’ll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for handling material and supply distribution as well as request, order, pick, count, pack, receive, inspect, store, return, and issue materials from and within the warehouse. The incumbent moves materials, including unloading, loading, delivering to, and staging materials in appropriate locations.

Major Responsibilities

• Process paper and electronic transactions related to materials
• Handle and control administration and physical movement of tools
• Issue, log, inspect, track calibration, and store, as needed

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions
• Must be able to operate forklift trucks, as required
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs

Requirements

• Must have a valid Forklift Operator’s card or pass a Forklift Operation test within the qualification period
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Knowledge of regulations concerning transportation and handling dangerous goods
• Must comply with mechanical rules and policies
• Must have knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in material management processes and procedures
• Must have comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Communicates with impact
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Must be able to display ability to perform duties outlined safely during the probationary period to retain employment
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training and pass a proficiency test*
• Must have keyboarding skills and prior knowledge as well as experience with computer systems*
• Forklift experience*

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

The incumbent is required to attend forklift training whether the candidate has prior experienced and training. Additionally, the position attends the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) course.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.