Material Handler

Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection; Barrie; On-site; CAD 38,250 - 46,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance and flex time

Job summary

Emco Corporation is looking for a Material Handler in Barrie, Ontario. This role involves picking, packing, and shipping customer orders, along with other warehouse responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and customer service skills.

Salary starts at $42,500, with potential earnings through a Profit Share model. Benefits include on-the-job training, growth opportunities, and a pension plan with employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately.
• Load and unload trucks using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate math skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma

College/University degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders as well as counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. A high attention to detail will ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Additional Duties

• Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
• Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment
• Willing to take initiative to maximize efficiency of warehouse operations
• 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
  • Note all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, initiate freight claims and forward paperwork to appropriate teammate
• Picking, packing, and 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
  • Coordinate delivery route for 2 trucks
• Inform the Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective 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
• Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
• 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
• Intermediate math skills
• Valid Drivers license

Preferred Skills

• Experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

Salary Range: $42,500 with potential additional earnings through our Profit Share model.

Benefits

• Great mentors and on-the-job training
• Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
• A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
• Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
• Work-life balance and flex time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.