Job at a glance
We are currently seeking a diligent, safety-minded, and detail-oriented Material Handler to join a dedicated manufacturing & logistics team in Delta, British Columbia. In this critical operational role, you will be working on behalf of our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, specifically focusing on logistics, inventory support, and aircraft engine parts handling. This is a unique opportunity to secure a unionized, fixed-term position, offering highly competitive compensation and structured day shifts that promote an exceptional work-life balance.
Your primary mission as a Material Handler will be to manage, categorize, and relocate crucial scrap and aircraft engine materials between the main manufacturing facility and a nearby hangar, which is located less than a five-minute drive away. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured, fast-paced, and highly regulated manufacturing & logistics settings where precision and compliance are paramount.
Because the workplace is unionized, you will enjoy a clear, organized environment with set guidelines that support your day-to-day operational success. Position: Fixed permanent term ending December 18th, 2026 Title: Material Handler Location: Delta, BC Pay Rate: $29.91/hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Shift TIme: 6:15 AM - 2:15 PM (subject to change to rotating 2 weeks AM and 2 weeks PM based on needs) Start Date: September 21st Unionized position For this Delta-based role, candidates must be prepared to navigate a comprehensive compliance and onboarding process.
Due to the highly regulated and secure nature of our client's aerospace operations, successful candidates must complete a typing skills assessment, provide a driver's abstract, as well as clear an Export Compliance and Controlled Goods security screening prior to their start date. Advantages • Highly competitive pay rate of $29.91 per hour. • Stable schedule providing an exceptional work-life balance.
• Secure, unionized environment offering a fixed-term contract • Dynamic and highly supportive manufacturing & logistics team environment with collaborative peers. • Thorough, paid Day 1 onboarding and professional safety training to set you up for long-term success. • Opportunity to build valuable operational experience working with high-value assets in the aerospace logistics sector. Responsibilities • Categorize, sort, and organize complex scrap materials and engine components to prepare them for processing and downstream logistics.
• Safely drive your reliable personal vehicle to commute between the main manufacturing facility and the nearby hangar to perform material handling duties at both sites. • Safely operate essential material handling equipment, including manual and electric pallet jacks as well as Sit-Down Counterbalance (SDCB) and Stand-Up Counterbalance (SUCB) forklifts, to move goods within the buildings. • Update tracking sheets, manage daily emails, and utilize the SAP ERP system to accurately document and track material movements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse workspace in compliance with strict manufacturing & logistics safety standards. • Collaborate closely with team members and logistics supervisors to meet daily material processing and sortation targets. • Participate in daily shift handovers and safety briefings to maintain operational alignment across the team. Qualifications • Must possess a reliable personal vehicle and a valid British Columbia Driver’s License, essential for daily transit between the main facility and the hangar.
• Prior experience or certification operating Sit-Down Counterbalance (SDCB) and Stand-Up Counterbalance (SUCB) forklifts is highly preferred. • Comfort utilizing computers daily for data entry, emailing, and database navigation. • Physical stamina and capability to stand, walk, bend, and lift industrial materials throughout a standard 8-hour shift. • Successful completion of a basic typing skills assessment.
• Provide a copy of