Material Handler/Delivery Driver

Emcosorel; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plumbing and HVAC distribution is seeking a Material Handler and Delivery Driver. This role involves picking, packing, and delivering orders, ensuring customer satisfaction through attention to detail and safety compliance. Join a dynamic team focused on growth and development, with opportunities for training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Participation in pension plan

Work-life balance and flex time

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and deliver customer orders to job sites.
• Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other equipment.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Grade 12 diploma

College and/or University degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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

Salary Range - $45,000 - $50,000 (based on experience) + Bonus (Profit Sharing Model)

As a Material Handler and Delivery Driver you will be responsible for picking, packing, and delivering customer orders to job sites or shops. When not delivering product to our customers you will assist in picking, packing, and shipping products via third party transport. You will also assist in restocking shelves and putting away product received into our inventory from our vendors. A high attention to detail will ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Additional duties include:

• 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.
  • Identify special order material and damaged material and store in proper location.
  • Note all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, work with our receiving team to help 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 and yard 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
• Previous experience of delivery load securing, rigging, material handling equipment, vehicle checklists, and delivery routing.
• 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 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.