Am I Suited For This Job?

Material Handlers should have:

• physical strength (required for manual material handlers who work with heavy materials)
• good communication skills
• good vision
• basic math skills

You should be:

• organized
• comfortable with repetitive tasks
• able to work independently

Material Handlers work takes place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. You may be on your feet much of the time and may have to carry heavy items and do bending and lifting.  You may be exposed to noise, vibrations, or machinery or power/hand tools that could be a source of accident or injury.

Sources: WorkBC & Career Cruising