Job ID : 3897 

Closing Date : 09/18/2026

This position could be located in the following location(s): St. Clair River Site – Corunna, ON  

Expected Compensation Range: $84,700 - $111,400  

Other Compensation: This position may be eligible for discretionary variable compensation.  

Who We Are: 

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are currently seeking a Material Handling Technician to work at our St. Clair River Site facility.

Reporting to the Supervisor, SCRS Optimizer, the Material Handling Technician is expected to advance to the top of the progression program.  The primary focus of the Material Handling Technicians encompasses safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the facility on a continuous basis. The areas of responsibility include the operation of the rail yard; cleaning of hopper cars for product loading; boxing and packaging; shipping and receiving products; and support of the Polymer Area operations.

You Will Use Your Expertise to: 

Rail Yard

• Participate in Shift Starters at the beginning of the shift
• Receive/Ship and inspect all inbound rail cars
• Manage the movement of rails cars on site
• Ensure organization and housekeeping of the rail yard
• Perform minor rail car maintenance (caps, gaskets, hatches etc.)
• Identify and ‘bad order’ hopper cars required for maintenance and enter notifications for repair
• Obtain resin samples from rail cars as required
• Assist with hopper car preloading inspection, loading and car sealing as well as cleaning of hopper cars
• Operate locomotive for rail movements

Boxing/Packaging

• Build boxes, fill with product, stage and store in warehouse and manage SAP functions
• Perform fork-lift truck pre-checks and operate forklift
• Unload transport trailers and move product additives using a fork-lift truck
• Stage required additives and materials in various locations to meet production requirements
• Ensure SAP inventory functions are complete
• Monitor and supply feedback to the Raw Materials Coordinator to maintain adequate levels of raw materials

Warehouse

• Loading and unloading of vans and containers
• Review C of A for raw materials as per ISO requirements
• Receiving of materials
• Sampling of boxes or railcars (if required)
• Inventory adjustments in raw and finished goods
• Requisitioning of materials from outside suppliers
• SAP paperwork
• Keep accurate records in electronic logs
• Provide relief for packaging technicians

 Polymer Area Operations Support

• Change and clean filter screens, including use of the burn out oven
• Monitor and top up pump oil levels
• Empty solution adsorbers
• Use of forklift to move product from Pilot Plant to Warehouse and empty lugger buckets

What We Are Looking For: 

• A Secondary/High School Diploma or equivalent
• Rail/locomotive/Forklift operating experience is an asset
• Post-secondary education would be considered an asset
• Proficient computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An absolute commitment to Health & Safety 

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. 
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals. 

Additional Information:

• Relocation will NOT be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires no/ad hoc travel 
• Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
• Overtime and callouts are a requirement of the role due to the 24 hour per day plant operation
• In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license
• This posting is for an existing vacancy 

Why NOVA Chemicals? 

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. 

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.