Warehouse - Material Handler

EFCO Corp.; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Life and AD&D insurance

401k options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EFCO, based in Airdrie, AB, is seeking a Material Handler to store, move and manage materials across the warehouse to support EFCO operations. The role emphasizes accurate delivery, efficient movement, and safe handling of materials to minimize costs and maximize productivity.

Responsibilities include material delivery, unloading, order analysis, inventory accuracy, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. This onsite position requires strict safety adherence and physical capability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Able to read both metric and imperial dimensions accurately.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of performing physical labor and tasks.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Punctual, dependable, and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Material Delivery and Movement (80%): Identify and locate parts, supply materials to production, and transport items to storage and docks.
• Assist in unloading trucks and containers.
• Analyze work orders and ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, organize materials to support efficiency and compliance.
• Work Area Organization and Equipment Upkeep (20%): Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Ensure pallets, shelves, and staging zones are orderly and properly labeled.
• Return equipment and tools to designated storage areas after use.

Skills

Technical Skills

Responsibility

Mathematics

Adaptability

Collaboration

Job description

527 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie, AB T4A 2G3, Canada

Job Description

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

Purpose

The Material Handler role is responsible for storing, moving, and managing materials throughout the warehouse, ensuring materials are delivered accurately and efficiently to support EFCO operations.

Key Responsibilities

Material Delivery and Movement (80%)

• Identify and locate parts, supply materials to production employees, and transport items to and from storage areas and docks.
• Assist in unloading trucks and containers.
• Analyze work orders and ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, organize materials to support efficiency and compliance.

Work Area Organization and Equipment Upkeep (20%)

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Ensure pallets, shelves, and staging zones are orderly and properly labeled.
• Return equipment and tools to designated storage areas after use.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Physical Demands

Level II Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently, depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend in Standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in Standing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to Frequently
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right-hand Left-hand Coordination: Continuous
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive Motions- Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Continuously
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Mathematics: Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Able to read both metric and imperial dimensions accurately.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of performing physical labor and tasks.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Punctual, dependable, and safety conscious.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Airdrie warehouse.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k options
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

EFCO Culture and Safety

Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any/all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

Quality | Integrity | Innovation | Super Service

527 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie, AB T4A 2G3, Canada