Material Handler

EMCO Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Calgary is seeking a Material Handler. Responsibilities include assisting in the delivery of materials, operating forklifts, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and a valid driver's license. This role offers growth potential, competitive salary, and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Competitive salary and benefits

Participation in pension plan

Work-life balance and flex time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Valid class 5 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of materials to customers and job sites.
• Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other equipment.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate a forklift

Punctuality

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

College and/or University degree

Tools

M3

Eclipse

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of materials to customers and job sites. Other responsibilities include 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
• 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.
• Inform the Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged / defective material that would impact customer service levels
• Maintain warehouse and delivery truck 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 or on the delivery truck
• Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager
• Provide support for deliveries as needed, accompanying on deliveries to jobsites and assisting with loading and unloading
• Provide support as needed with deliveries, operating delivery truck, covering vacations, etc.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and / or University degree an asset
• A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
• 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 class 5 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to frequently lift and / or carry up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in various conditions

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with or knowledge of heating and cooling products sold at the Profit Centre
• Experience using M3, Eclipse, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience operating a delivery truck or large van
• Driving knowledge of the City of Calgary and surrounding communities

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

In addition, we will offer you

• 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