Material Handler

EMCO Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the building sector in Guelph is seeking a Material Handler to support warehouse operations. Responsibilities include picking, packing, and shipping orders, along with maintaining a safe and organized workspace. The ideal candidate possesses a Grade 12 diploma, at least one year of warehouse experience, and excellent customer service skills. This role offers a competitive salary of $35,000 - $37,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Willingness to learn to operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Ability to learn relevant software systems.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing, and shipping customer orders.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate math skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Trend

Eclipse

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 storing incoming vendor materials and customer returns. A high attention to detail will ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction.

Additional duties include:

• Follow all Health and Safety regulations while performing job functions
• Load and unload trucks, operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Receiving duties include:

Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify the received material. Note any discrepancies or damages.

Print and verify computer receiving documents and enter received materials into the system

Identify special order and damaged materials and store them appropriately

Note shipping discrepancies on freight bills, initiate freight claims, and forward paperwork to the relevant team member

Picking, packing, shipping, and delivery duties include:

Picking materials for customer orders, counting, and comparing items to shipping documentation

Assembling and packing materials for pickup or shipment

Completing documentation for shipments via third-party carriers or dangerous goods transportation

Reporting inventory discrepancies and damaged or defective materials that could impact customer service

Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and safety by removing debris

Reporting safety issues within the warehouse

Executing deliveries to job sites and customer locations

Performing other tasks as assigned by the Profit Centre Manager

Qualifications

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; college or university degree is an asset

At least 1 year of warehouse experience

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to develop product knowledge

Willingness to learn to operate forklifts and other equipment safely

High attention to detail and accuracy in order processing

Ability to learn relevant software systems

Intermediate math skills

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills:

Experience with plumbing and building products

Proficiency in Trend, Eclipse, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

Salary Range: $35,000 - $37,000

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. We use third-party AI to assess resumes. For inquiries, contact 226-268-7589.