Material Handler
Company: Canam
Location: Claremont
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description Canam
Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major
infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a
member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates
22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in
Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines. Job Description YOU
MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES Job summary: Safe
and efficient operation of cranes, forklifts, and other material
handling equipment of raw and fabricated products in the plant and
yard areas in accordance with corporate missions and values.
Proficiency in safe rigging, crane usage, forklift operation,
material handling and storage are fundamental aspects of this
position. Essential Functions: Safely operate overhead cranes,
forklifts, and other material handling equipment. Load and move
materials in and out of storage areas or production staging areas.
Inspect and maintain material handling equipment to ensure it is in
safe and proper working order. Additionnal responsibilities:
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
including but not limited to, cleaning, trash/scrap removal, and
other production related jobs, such as grinding and drilling.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating
in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, clients and
supervisors. Work in a safe and conscientious manner Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent At least two years crane
operating experience, or crane operation and rigging training
Exhibit proficiency in safe rigging and crane operation Additional
Information Physical demands: The ability to stand continuously is
essential with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of the
position will require the employee to perform a wide range of
physical activities ranging from pushing and pulling, lifting and
carrying heavy objects (60–100 lb.) to climbing, crouching,
kneeling, bending and handling. Repetitive finger motions are
required. Vision requirements include, close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
focus. Work environment: Works near moving mechanical parts and
sometimes in outside weather conditions. Is regularly exposed to
fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally exposed to risk of
electrical shock. Exposed to the risk of flash burn of eyes and
exposed skin burned. Noise level in the work environment is usually
very loud. Remuneration We offer a competitive compensation and
benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for training
and advancement. Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability,
protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic
protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any
part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know
the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests
for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable
accommodation will be responded to.
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