Material Handler

Emcosorel; Nisku; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCO Corporation seeks a Material Handler to support their distribution operations in Nisku. This role involves picking, packing, and shipping orders while ensuring safety compliance and delivering outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will possess warehouse experience and attention to detail, working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Participation in pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance and flex time

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of warehouse experience required.
• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Able to learn and operate the applicable software system.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately.
• Operate forklift and material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail Orientation

Communication

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

College and/or University degree

Tools

Forklift

Software Systems (for order processing)

Job description

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Job Description

Reporting to Management and/or Profit Centre Manager, the Material Handler is responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders as well as counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. An attention to detail will ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

To experience success in the position, the Material Handler will:

• Provide a professional atmosphere for our customers
• Uphold our core values and ethics with every interaction
• Work safely and effectively as a teammate
• Be comfortable multitasking when assisting teammates at the counter and in the warehouse
• Know how to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment
• Be courteous, friendly and build relationships with customers and vendors

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
• Load and unload trucks, truckloads of pipe 50’ in length, 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 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
• Communicate with Warehouse Supervisor on product organization in the warehouse
• Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
• Assist sales teammates in completing any customer requests about product packaging
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an asset
• Rough Terrain Forklift Experience an asset
• A minimum of 3years 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

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
• Experience using Trend, Eclipse, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

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

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.