Material Handler

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

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Canada seeks a Material Handler responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders. Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma and at least one year of warehouse experience. Outstanding customer service and attention to detail are essential. This role offers a dynamic workplace with excellent growth opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth potential

Pension plan participation

Work-life balance

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to learn applicable software systems.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other equipment.
• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders.
• Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate math skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

College and/or University degree

Tools

M3

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

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. We are committed to sustainable solutions and empowering our team to act like owners, drive innovation, and deliver excellence in customer service. We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace where teamwork, growth, and development are valued.

As our teammate, you will have opportunities to develop your skills through training, try new things, and work with passionate colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Job Description

Role: Material Handler

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders, 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.

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 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 the appropriate teammate
• Picking, packing, and shipping duties include:
• Pick material for customer orders, count and compare items to the shipping documentation
• Assemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customer
• Complete documentation for shipments 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
• 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 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 building products
• Experience using M3, 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 offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career within a culture that supports 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

Note: This section includes legal disclosures. EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. We welcome applications from diverse groups.