Warehouse - Material Handler

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hardware distributor in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Warehouse – material handler to provide superior customer service, assist with order retrieval, and operate forklifts. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and strong organizational skills. This role involves physical duties, including frequent lifting and working in various weather conditions. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered in a stable company with over 50 years of industry presence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous warehouse work experience is required.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills is essential.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures and physical capabilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and retrieve orders.
• Assist with loading building supplies onto trucks.
• Operate forklifts after training and certification.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Offered

Warehouse – material handler

Who we are

Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Our customers – over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.

Our team – 3,000 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.

How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and retrieve orders.
• Assist in gathering materials to build loads/orders.
• Assist truck drivers to load various building supplies onto trucks for delivery.
• Operate the forklifts once training and certification has been achieved.
• Help unload transport trucks with product.
• Practice proper material handling techniques to ensure minimal damage to inventory.
• Keep the workspace area clean and presentable in appearance.

Requirements

• Current Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
• Professional, courteous, and punctual with a focus on customer service.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years previous warehouse work experience.
• Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Experience and knowledge in building materials.

The Ideal Candidate Is a Person Who…

• Shows diligence at work.
• Has strong physical abilities.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Able to work independently.

What We Offer

• A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but 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.

How to Apply

Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your application.

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

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