Material Handler

Emcocorporation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCO is seeking a Material Handler to join our Saskatoon team. You will pick, pack, and ship customer orders, count and verify received material, and ensure accurate inventory movements in our warehouse.

You will operate forklifts and other equipment, uphold safety, deliver friendly service at the counter, and support teammates with product packaging and order processing to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; college/university degree an asset.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and safe forklift operation.
• Intermediate math skills and ability to use order processing software.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and material handling equipment.
• Receive shipments, verify material received, and note discrepancies.
• Print and verify receiving docs; enter materials into the system.
• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders; assemble for shipment.
• Maintain warehouse safety and cleanliness; report safety issues.
• Assist customers at the counter and with product packaging requests.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Software systems

Math skills

Learn order processing software

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

M3

Word

Excel

Outlook

Forklift operation

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. An attention to detail will ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

To experience success in the position, you 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, 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
• 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

What we are looking for from you:

• 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
• Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Intermediate math skills

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with or knowledge of products sold at the Profit Centre
• Experience using M3, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Salary Range - 35-40K

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.