Material Handler

E.B. Horsman & Son; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Health, dental, and employee support

Annual profit-sharing

Employee share ownership program (ESOP

RRSP matching

Access to EBH University for growth

Job summary

E.B. Horsman & Son is hiring a Material Handler at our Williams Lake, BC location. This full-time role focuses on shipping, receiving, and moving products to ensure an organized warehouse and accurate stock.

You will support customers and sales staff with product location and availability, contributing to efficient inventory management. We offer a Monday-to-Friday schedule, 40 hours weekly, with benefits including health, dental, ESOP, and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• High school completion or equivalent.
• Basic math skills for daily tasks.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/move for long periods.
• Demonstrated teamwork, inclusivity, and respect in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in warehouse operations or shipping/receiving is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order Assembly: generate pick tickets, gather materials, and prepare items for shipment.
• Packing & Shipping: weigh, label shipments, and prepare bills of lading; enter orders for invoicing.
• Receiving: unload, inspect, and verify stock against manifests; update inventory and coordinate returns.
• Stock Keeping: perform cycle counts, consolidate materials, ensure FIFO rotation, and manage bin relocations.
• Warehouse Maintenance: keep the warehouse clean and organized; assemble/disassemble storage units and report hazards.
• Customer/Sales Support: assist sales with priority orders and provide stock availability updates.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Teamwork & inclusion

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Ability to learn new software

Education

High school completion

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklifts

Job description

Career Opportunities with E.B. Horsman & Son

Helping our communities thrive.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

We are strong, nimble, and growing! EB Horsman & Son is proud to be a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since 1900s. At E.B. Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.

What we offer

• Birthday off
• Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
• Annual profit-sharing
• Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
• RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
• Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth

Located at 527E Mackenzie Ave S. Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1C8, this full-time position offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule, ensuring 40 hours per week with no weekend shifts.

Why this role matters

The Material Handler in a branch is responsible for shipping, receiving, and moving products safely and efficiently while maintaining an organized and tidy warehouse and stock environment. They provide support to the customer and sales staff regarding the product, order quantity, availability, and location of stock. The role of a Material Handler is essential for the smooth operation of a branch because it directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory management, product distribution, and customer satisfaction.

What to expect in the role

• Order Assembly:
  Generates pick tickets, gathers materials, and places them in designated areas. Operates necessary equipment and warehouse software (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, RF Scanner).
• Packing & Shipping:
  Packs, weighs, and labels shipments. Prepares bills of lading, coordinates pickups, and processes shipping paperwork. Assists with entering orders for invoicing.
• Receiving:
  Unloads, inspects, and verifies stock against manifests. Updates inventory, addresses errors/damages, and coordinates returns with suppliers or Head Office.
• Stock Keeping:
  Conducts cycle counts, consolidates materials, and ensures FIFO stock rotation. Handles bin relocations and reel conversions.
• Warehouse Maintenance:
  Keeps the warehouse clean and organized. Assembles/disassembles storage units and reports hazards.
• Customer/Sales Support:
  Assists sales with priority orders, provides stock availability updates, and helps customers with inquiries and loading.

• High school completion
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software programs
• Basic mathematical skills with the ability to calculate simple equations mentally
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand/move for 6+ hours per day
• Ability to be inclusive, collaborative, and respectful
• Previous experience in warehouse operations including shipping/receiving is an asset

Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

Teamwork l Integrity l Continuous Improvement l Resilience l Empowered

Compensation is determined by the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, role complexity, internal equity, and other relevant factors. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.