Material Handler (Warehouse)

E.B. Horsman & Son; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Health & dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Annual profit-sharing

ESOP

RRSP matching after 1 year

EBH University access

Job summary

E.B. Horsman & Son is seeking an experienced Material Handler for our Edmonton Distribution Center. The role involves shipping, receiving, and moving products safely, while supporting customers and sales staff with stock availability and location information.

Your work will contribute to efficient inventory management, timely order fulfillment, and strong customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday position with a 40-hour week in a Canadian distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is an asset.
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software programs.
• Basic mathematical skills with the ability to calculate simple equations mentally.

Responsibilities

• Order Assembly: Generate pick tickets, gather materials, and place them in designated areas using necessary equipment and warehouse software like RF scanners.
• Packing & Shipping: Pack, weigh, label shipments, and prepare shipping documents.
• Receiving: Unload, inspect, verify stock against manifests, and coordinate returns with suppliers or Head Office.
• Stock Keeping: Perform cycle counts, consolidate materials, and ensure FIFO stock rotation.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean and organized; report hazards.
• Customer/Sales Support: Assist sales with priority orders and provide stock updates.

Skills

Warehouse experience

WMS knowledge

Computer literacy

Mathematical skills

Lift 50 lbs

Stand/move 6+ hours

Inclusive/collaborative

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WMS

RF Scanner

Job description

Who We Are

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

Onsite work location

Located at 11767 186th St. NW, Edmonton AB, this full-time position at our Distribution Center offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule, ensuring 40 hours per week with no weekend shifts.

Why this role matters

We are looking for experienced Warehouse workers to join our Distribution Center team. The Material Handler 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 distribution center 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.

Ideal candidate profile

• Previous warehouse experience in a similar role is an asset
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is an asset
• 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
• High school completion

Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement
• Resilience
• Empowered

Compensation Details

$20 to $25 per hour. 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.