Material Receiver
About the job
Company Overview:
Fero transforms how communities are built: delivering faster, smarter, and greener buildings tailored for the healthcare, educational, commercial/industrial, and residential sectors. We design and build community-oriented solutions, combining innovative industrialized construction processes with an industry-leading team, a people-first approach, and a state-of-the-art facility. Our goals are to accelerate industrialized construction globally and deliver impactful solutions that uplift communities.
Position Overview
As the material receiver, you will be responsible for coordinating the receipt of material to the plant. This includes the material receipt process, coordinating with deliveries and purchasing and prompt delivery of urgent items to production. You will also assist the inventory team as availability allows.
Key Accountabilities
Receipt of material including tracking packing slips and communicating material arrival and shortages to involved parties and processing the received material in dynamics.
Storage of material by project, ensure arriving material is sorted and labeled for use.
Daily maintenance of the dock area and receiving doors.
Managing the flow of deliveries into the building and coordinating support needs with the Material Handler Team Lead.
Maintain inventory accuracy via spot counts and inventory cycle counts and maintain labeling and tagging of material and skids.
Maintain material handling equipment including daily check lists and routine maintenance.
Maintain cleanliness of storage workspaces for safety and ease of use.
Assist Inventory with movement of materials as availability allows.
Additional duties as requested by Inventory Management.Assist all other teammates as opportunity allows.
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
Qualifications
2-5 Years of experience in a receiving position.
Knowledge of construction materials.
Forklift certification and experience.
Working knowledge of inventory software (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
Ability to work overtime and/or weekends if required.
Flexibility to adjust to business needs.
Physical Requirements
Must stand for long periods, with frequent lifting up to 50lbs
Able to work in all weather conditions including outdoors
Bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, tight spaces and ladder use
Working at heights
Wearing PPE such as safety boots, safety vest, safety glasses and gloves.
Competencies for Success
Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness.
Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes.
Strategic Orientation: business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Ability to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking.
Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complement business performance. Is curious and innovative.
Character-Based Leadership: leads with integrity, humility and transparency, courage, drive and passion.
Building High Performing Teams: delivers results by empowering people and creating a positive work environment.
Join Fero and Build Your Future
At Fero, we believe your career should be more than a job—it should be a journey of growth and opportunity. We offer an environment where continuous learning and professional development go hand-in-hand with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs designed to support your overall wellbeing.
Our Company Perks!
Hourly Pay Rate: $24 CAD per hour
3 weeks paid vacation annually
Full Health Benefits
Group Retirement Savings Program
Your Professional associations fees relevant to your role are reimbursed.
Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued
Other benefits in alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Liuna 837)
Diversity and Inclusion Matter to Us
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented communities. Your unique perspective helps us innovate and thrive.
Accessibility for All
Fero is dedicated to meeting the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We ensure timely accommodations and an inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require any assistance during the application process, simply let your recruiter know—we’re here to help.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? We encourage you to apply promptly to ensure your application is considered. This posting is in relation to an existing vacancy. Please note: only selected candidates will be contacted for the next steps in our hiring process.
AI Disclosure Statement
As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-enabled tools to assist with tasks such as screening applications and assessing job-related qualifications. These tools are designed to support efficiency and fairness; however, all hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by human recruiters to ensure accuracy and equity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person