material handler LMIA requested
Posted on April 24, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Gordon Food Service
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Noisy. Work setting: Warehouse. Tasks: Build pallets. Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products. Pick orders and stock. Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems. Ensure health and safety regulations are followed. Type of product: Food and food products. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Adaptability. Analytical. Goal-oriented. Positive attitude. Proactive. Excellent oral communication. Team player. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Accurate. Punctuality. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Night. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Night shift premium. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Other benefits. Variable or compressed work week. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).- Location 38 Industrial Park DriveAmherst, NSB4H 4R5
- Work location On site
- Salary$21.90HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 7 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3555064
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested
The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply with a Job Bank Plus Account.
The employer’s LMIA application is currently under review by the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. To report abuse of the TFW Program, call the program’s tip line.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Noisy
Work setting
- Warehouse
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Build pallets
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Pick orders and stock
- Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Food and food products
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Adaptability
- Analytical
- Goal-oriented
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Accurate
- Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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