Materials Handler - Temporary up to 3 Months

Department: PR Business Operations 
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Temporary full-time from 02/16/2026 to 05/15/2026  
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

Initial Shift Assignment: Day - Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm  
Number of Positions: 1 

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Stockroom & Materials Handling, the Material Handler will be responsible for picking up, transporting and delivering a variety of materials both on and off campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a five-ton truck with hydraulic tailgate, cube vans, and pick-up trucks and material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks, and dollies
• Loading, delivering and unloading a variety of materials (e.g. furniture, office equipment, boxed items) throughout campus, and occasionally to off-campus locations
• Picking up, transporting and setting up equipment, tables, chairs, staging and similar materials for a variety of events such as convocation or exams
• Collecting large-capacity fine paper recycling bins and e-waste
• Ensuring fitness of delivery vehicle(s) by doing daily circle checks
• Following all University policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment 
• Associated duties as assigned

Requirements

• A grade 12 diploma
• Valid class DZ driver’s license, and forklift certification
• Minimum six months’ previous related experience driving and performing deliveries 
• A clean driver’s abstract is required
• Physically able to repeatedly conduct the diverse range of motions (primarily bending, lifting and carrying) on a sustained basis as required to perform the core duties of the position
• Excellent communication, customer service and teamwork skills, together with the ability to be effective working with minimal supervision

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE EDGE?

• Experience working in a post-secondary institution 

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10843003     
Classification: CUPE Band 3   
0-3 Month Rate: $27.86 per hour
Job Rate: $29.32 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Main Campus  

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 01/05/2026 
Close Date: 01/12/2026