Material Handler

We are looking for a detailoriented and motivated Material Handler to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for handling the receiving verification and storage/putting away of incoming vendor materials as well as efficiently picking packing and shipping customer orders as needed. Your focus on accuracy and attention to detail will be key in ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction. 

Additional duties will include:

• Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
• Load and unload trucks operate forklift and other material handling equipment
• Receiving duties include:
  • Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged material
  • Print and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer system
  • Identify special order material and damaged material and store in proper location
• Shipping duties include:
  • Pick material for customer orders counting and comparing items to the shipping documentation
  • Assemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customer
  • Complete documentation for any shipments being delivered via third party carrier or requiring Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentation.
• General warehouse duties include:
  • Inform the Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged  material that would impact customer service levels
  • Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons metal banding pallets and other debris
  • Inform Warehouse Supervisor and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse
  • Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an asset
• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
• Able to develop comprehensive product knowledge
• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accurately process orders
• Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions to safely and efficiently handle materials in outdoor and indoor environments.
• Capable of lifting and carrying weights of up to 75 lbs as well as pushing and pulling loads of up to 200 lbs.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
• A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience using Outlook Excel Word and/or Infor M3
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced environment. 

Additional Information :

This is a dynamic role where youll play an integral part in growing our business by delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring the efficient flow of materials within the warehouse. If youre someone who thrives in a fastpaced environment has a strong attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a team we want to hear from you!  

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to:  

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination harassment and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity equity and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race colour creed place of origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression religion family or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members women Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities members of sexual minority groups neurodiversity and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime