Warehouse Associate

EMCO Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of plumbing and industrial products is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Guelph. You will play a crucial role in picking, packing, and shipping customer orders while adhering to strict health and safety protocols. The position offers full-time hours with opportunities for training and growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Vision care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to learn fork lift operation.
• Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders.
• Load and unload trucks, operate forklift.
• Maintain clean and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Product Knowledge

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders as well as 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. This role requires warehouse associates to support on the road with deliveries when required.

Warehouse duties will 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 materialPrint and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer systemIdentify special order material and damaged material and store in proper locationNote all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, 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 documentationAssemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customerComplete 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 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
• Schedule : Monday to Friday 7am-4pm
• Job Type : Full Time
• Salary : from $20.20 per hour

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and / or University degree an asset
• A minimum of 1year 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
• A valid driver's license and a clean driver's abstract

Preferred Skills :

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products

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
• Benefits :
• Dental careEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceRRSP matchVision care
• A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values

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Warehouse Associate • Guelph, Ontario, Canada