Posted 11 days ago
Material Handler
@ Flanagan Foodservice Inc
Moncton, New Brunswick
Overview
Flanagan Foodservice Inc is hiring a Material Handler to move, store and manage materials in its warehouse. The work involves picking and palletizing customer orders with RF scanners, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and keeping food safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Select, palletize and fulfill customer orders accurately
- Use RF scanners to pick and track orders
- Operate pallet jacks, stand-up forklifts and material handling equipment
- Stack and organize products in line with food safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and report hazards
Requirements summary:
- Proven warehouse or material handling experience
- Ability to lift and carry heavy weights repeatedly
- Familiarity with RF scanning and order picking
- Stand-up forklift and pallet jack experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | General labour |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
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Flanagan Foodservice Inc
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The Difference You Deserve
Full company description
Proudly Canadian and Family Owned Food Distributor Flanagan's is the largest Canadian owned, independent foodservice distributor in the country. From our early days as a food wholesaler, we've grown to provide full service to more than 7000 restaurants and foodservice operations across the province of Ontario. To each and every customer, we offer uniquely personalized service, along with the attention to detail, reliability and range of quality products you need to grow your business.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,608
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 389
- Reported office locations
- 145 Otonabee Drive, Kitchener, ON N2C1L7, CA
- 100 Sasaga Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2C 2G7, CA
- 69 Magill St., Walden Business Park, Lively, Ontario P3Y 1K6, CA
- 295 South Blair Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9V9, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Flanagan Foodservice Inc
- Flanagan Foodservice Inc.
- Specialties
- Food Distribution
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Proudly Canadian and Family Owned Food Distributor Flanagan's is the largest Canadian owned, independent foodservice distributor in the country. From our early days as a food wholesaler, we've grown to provide full service to more than 7000 restaurants and foodservice operations across the province of Ontario. To each and every customer, we offer uniquely personalized service, along with the attention to detail…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Kitchener, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1977 |
| Specialties | Food Distribution |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 46 |
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Be Part of the Legacy!
All employees of our company must demonstrate adherence to all Health & Safety and Food Safety practices as well as all Company’s policies and procedures.
About the Role:
The Material Handler plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient movement, storage, and management of materials within the warehouse. This position is responsible for accurately selecting, palletizing and preparing customer orders for distribution, and moving products within the warehouse according to direction provided through our computerized warehousing program. The Material Handler ensures that all inventory is handled safely and organized systematically to maintain workflow continuity and meet operational deadlines. This role requires close collaboration with team members and the use of specialized equipment to optimize material flow and maintain workplace safety standards. Ultimately, the Material Handler contributes to the overall success of the supply chain by maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and safety in all material handling activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven experience in warehouse management or material handling within a transportation or warehousing environment.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy weights safely and repeatedly throughout the workday.
- Familiarity with RF scanning technology and order picking processes.
- Previous experience in operating stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a warehouse environments.
- Additional forklift certifications or training in advanced material handling equipment is preferred.
- Experience with inventory management software or warehouse management systems (WMS) is preferred.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to warehousing and transportation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Select, palletize and ensure customer orders are fulfilled with accuracy and quality.
- Use RF scanners to pick and track orders accurately for shipment preparation.
- Operate pallet jacks, stand-up forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Stack, palletize, and organize materials in a manner that safeguards the integrity of the product, and is compliant our food safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to warehouse safety protocols and reporting any hazards or equipment malfunctions.
Skills:
The required skills such as warehouse management and the use of RF scanners are essential for accurately tracking and processing inventory on a daily basis. Lifting and carrying heavy weights, along with operating pallet jacks and stand-up forklifts, are critical for moving materials safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse. Picking orders requires precision and attention to detail, ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled correctly and on time. The ability to work under ambient lighting conditions and use tactile skills to handle materials supports safe and effective operations in various warehouse settings. Preferred skills like advanced equipment operation and familiarity with warehouse management systems enhance productivity and contribute to continuous improvement in material handling processes.
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