Copy of WAREHOUSE – MATERIAL HANDLER

Quincaillerie Richelieu; Richmond; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware is seeking a Warehouse – Material Handler at the Vancouver, BC branch. The position involves providing excellent customer service, retrieving orders, and assembling loads. You will assist drivers, help unload and load goods, and, after training, operate forklifts while maintaining product integrity.

The role requires a current forklift certification, strong safety practices, and a team-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment. High school completion is expected.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
• Professional, courteous, and punctual with a focus on customer service.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years previous warehouse work experience.
• Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Experience and knowledge in building materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and retrieve orders.
• Assist in gathering materials to build loads/orders.
• Assist truck drivers to load building supplies onto trucks for delivery.
• Operate the forklifts once training and certification has been achieved.
• Help unload transport trucks with product.
• Practice proper material handling techniques to ensure minimal damage to inventory.
• Keep the workspace area clean and presentable in appearance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Richelieu Hardware is looking for a WAREHOUSE – MATERIAL HANDLER for the Vancouver, BC, branch.

More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to:

• Provide superior customer service and retrieve orders.
• Assist in gathering materials to build loads/orders.
• Assist truck drivers to load various building supplies onto trucks for delivery.
• Operate the forklifts once training and certification has been achieved.
• Help unload transport trucks with product.
• Practice proper material handling techniques to ensure minimal damage to inventory.
• Keep the workspace area clean and presentable in appearance.

Requirements :

• Current Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
• Professional, courteous, and punctual with a focus on customer service.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years previous warehouse work experience.
• Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Experience and knowledge in building materials.

The ideal candidate is a person who…

• Shows diligence at work
• Has strong physical abilities
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Able to work independently

What we offer :

• A Canadian flagship : As a company with proud roots in Quebec, present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
• A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
• Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
• Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
• Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
• Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.