WAREHOUSE – MATERIAL HANDLER

Quincaillerie Richelieu; Richmond; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Shareholder opportunity

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware is seeking a Warehouse – Material Handler for the Vancouver, BC branch. The role focuses on customer service, order retrieval, loading materials for delivery, and basic forklift operation after certification.

You will help unload trucks and maintain a clean, safe work area. The ideal candidate has forklift certification, 1–2 years warehousing experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a team-oriented, punctual attitude.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Safety procedures

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Team player

Customer service

Punctual and professional

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Richelieu Hardware is looking for a WAREHOUSE – MATERIAL HANDLER for the Vancouver, BC, branch.

More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to:

• 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, 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.