Material Handler

Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Steinbach is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be essential for accurately picking, packing, and shipping orders, handling incoming materials, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 diploma, prior warehouse experience, and strong attention to detail. The company offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance

On-the-job training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience required.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and material handling equipment.
• Outstanding verbal communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders efficiently.
• Operate forklift and support loading/unloading duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the warehouse.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

College and/or University degree

Tools

Forklift

Word

Excel

Outlook

Infor M3

Job description

Company 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.

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

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently picking, packing, and shipping customer orders, as well as handling the receiving, verification, and storage of incoming vendor materials and customer returns. Your focus on accuracy and attention to detail will be key in ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction.

Key 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:
  • 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:
  • 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
• General warehouse duties:
  • Inform the manager of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levels
  • Maintain warehouse and yard cleanliness and ensure safety
  • 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
• 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

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and HVAC products sold at the Profit Centre
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience using Word, Excel, Outlook and/or Infor M3

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Positive and outgoing attitude
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Work in a variety of outdoor conditions
• Ability to meet the following physical demands:
  • Lifting Frequently, up to 75 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently, up to 75 lbs
  • Pushing/Pulling Frequently, up to 200 lbs

This is a dynamic role where you'll play an integral part in growing our business in the Steinbach area by delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring the efficient flow of materials within our warehouse. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a team, we want to hear from you!

Do not flush this opportunity down the drain, turn your pipe dreams into reality by joining the Emco Steinbach team!

Additional Information

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.

EMCO uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates. For further information, please contact 226-268-7589.