Warehouse Material Handler

Richelieu Hardware; Montreal; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Shareholder opportunities

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Quality products

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for the Winnipeg Warehouse. You will unload, verify, count, and inspect deliveries; receive and track shipments; pick orders accurately; load goods using forklifts and equipment; and maintain safe, organized work areas while following safety rules.

The ideal candidate will have warehouse or logistics exposure, forklift certification or experience, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to read documents and use warehouse

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/shipping/receiving or logistics is an asset.
• Forklift certification or experience operating forklifts or similar equipment is an asset.
• Ability to read and verify shipping documents, packing slips, item numbers, quantities, and warehouse locations.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using inventory, order entry, scanning, or warehouse management systems.
• Good understanding of safe manual material handling practices and willingness to follow health and safety rules.
• Ability to work on your feet and lift/move merchandise safely with proper equipment or seek assistance as needed.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in picking, receiving, packing, labeling, and documenting merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming delivery trucks and verify merchandise against shipping documents, purchase orders, packing slips, and internal receiving records.
• Receive, count, inspect, and track shipments accurately using inventory and logistics systems.
• Pick customer orders accurately by confirming item numbers, quantities, locations, dimensions, and product condition before shipment.
• Load merchandise into delivery trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, ladders, and lifting devices when required.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment following training, site rules, and safety procedures.
• Handle fragile, oversized, heavy, or high-value merchandise with care to prevent damage or issues.
• Track and document shipment arrival/departure times, discrepancies, damaged goods, missing items, and exceptions.
• Tag, label, scan, sort, and store merchandise according to type, size, location, handling requirements, procedures.
• Package, box, wrap, secure, and prepare orders for shipment per quality standards and transportation requirements.
• Enter, update, and verify information in inventory, order entry, warehouse management, and logistics software programs.
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, stock rotation, replenishment, and location maintenance activities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas (aisles, docks, racks, zones, stations).
• Follow health and safety expectations including PPE, housekeeping, traffic rules, incident reporting, and safe material handling.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Reading shipping documents

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Warehouse Material Handler for the Winnipeg Warehouse

More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to

• Unload incoming delivery trucks and verify merchandise against shipping documents, purchase orders, packing slips, and internal receiving records
• Receive, count, inspect, and track shipments accurately using inventory and logistics systems
• Pick customer orders accurately by confirming item numbers, quantities, locations, dimensions, and product condition before shipment
• Load merchandise into delivery trucks using appropriate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, ladders, and lifting devices when required
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with training, site rules, traffic controls, and safe operating procedures
• Handle fragile, oversized, heavy, or high-value merchandise with care to prevent damage, injury, or customer service issues
• Track and document exact shipment arrival and departure times, discrepancies, damaged goods, missing items, and other receiving or shipping exceptions
• Tag, label, scan, sort, and store merchandise according to product type, size, shape, location, handling requirements, and warehouse procedures
• Package, box, wrap, secure, and prepare orders for shipment in accordance with quality standards, customer requirements, and transportation requirements
• Enter, update, and verify information in inventory, order entry, warehouse management, and logistics software programs
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, stock rotation, replenishment, and location maintenance activities
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including aisles, racking areas, docks, equipment zones, and packing stations
• Follow Richelieu health and safety expectations, including PPE use, housekeeping, pedestrian and mobile equipment traffic rules, incident and near-miss reporting, and safe manual material handling practices

Requirements

• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, order picking, distribution, or logistics experience is an asset
• Forklift certification or previous experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers, or similar warehouse equipment is an asset
• Ability to read and verify shipping documents, packing slips, product labels, item numbers, quantities, and warehouse locations
• Basic computer skills and comfort using inventory, order entry, scanning, or warehouse management systems
• Good understanding of safe manual material handling practices and willingness to follow all health and safety rules
• Ability to work on your feet, lift and move merchandise safely, and use proper equipment or ask for assistance when required
• High attention to detail and accuracy when picking, receiving, packing, labelling, and documenting merchandise

The ideal candidate is a person who…

• Is reliable, punctual, and committed to doing the job right the first time
• Works safely and understands that productivity must never come at the expense of health and safety
• Shows strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and product quality
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, drivers, and internal teams
• Maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude and is willing to support coworkers when priorities change
• Can stay calm, focused, and organized in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Is adaptable, open to learning new systems and processes, and comfortable asking questions when instructions are unclear
• Demonstrates good judgment by reporting issues, hazards, damaged merchandise, and process gaps promptly

Working Environment

What we offer

• A Canadian flagship : As a company with proud roots in Quebec, present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
• A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
• Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
• Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
• Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
• Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.

By submitting their application file, candidates consent to Richelieu Hardware Ltée collecting, using, and retaining the documents provided solely for the purpose of evaluating their application. These documents may be retained by Richelieu Hardware Ltée for future reference for a period of twelve (12) months following receipt of the application.