Warehouse Material Handler

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware Ltd in Winnipeg seeks a Warehouse Material Handler to support receiving, inventory, and order fulfillment in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will unload and inspect shipments, verify documents, operate forklifts, and prepare orders for shipment while maintaining safety and accuracy in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse/shipping/receiving experience is an asset.
• Forklift certification or ability to operate related equipment is an asset.
• Ability to read and verify shipping documents, packing slips, item numbers and quantities.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with inventory, scanning or WMS.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to health and safety rules.
• Ability to stand, lift and move merchandise safely and with proper equipment.
• High attention to detail in picking, packing and documenting merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trucks and verify merchandise against orders and packing slips.
• Receive, count, inspect, and track shipments using inventory systems.
• Pick customer orders accurately by confirming item numbers and location.
• Load merchandise into delivery trucks using forklifts and hand-pallet equipment.
• Operate warehouse equipment following safety rules and procedures.
• Handle fragile or high-value items with care to avoid damage.
• Document shipment times, discrepancies, damaged goods, and missing items.
• Tag, label, scan, sort and store merchandise by product type and location.
• Prepare orders for shipment according to quality and transportation requirements.
• Enter and verify information in inventory and logistics software.
• Support cycle counts, stock rotation and location maintenance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with PPE and safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Shipping documents

Safety compliance

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

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 – 3,200 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!

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-handing 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

• Warehouse-based role supporting warehouse operations
• Close collaboration with warehouse staff, supervisors, and sales team
• Fast-paced environment with high volume of orders

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.

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