Warehouse Supervisor

EMCO Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing programs

Benefits and pension

Competitive salary

Job summary

EMCO Corporation is a leading Canadian construction wholesale distributor with a 115+ year track record. The Warehouse Supervisor will lead warehouse operations, ensure safe handling of materials, and act as the primary liaison between sales and operations, driving efficiency and adherence to Health & Safety regulations.

The role requires a Grade 12 diploma or higher, forklift operation, and driver’s license, with potential for a long-term career at one of Canada’s respected organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team and overseeing daily operations.
• Ability to receive, store, and document materials safely and economically.
• Supervise routing, loading, and packing of orders per customer instructions.
• Maintain driver abstracts and forklift operator certifications.
• Oversee maintenance of delivery vehicles and material handling equipment.
• Protect assets including buildings, fleet, inventory and equipment.
• Follow safety regulations at customer sites and the Profit Centre.
• Resolve delivery complaints and receiving disputes quickly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient warehouse operations.
• Ensure material is received and stored properly and paperwork completed.
• Direct order routing, loading, and preparation for shipment or pickup.
• Monitor and maintain forklift operators’ certifications and driver abstracts.
• Schedule maintenance for delivery vehicles and material handling equipment.
• Safeguard Profit Centre assets and inventory.
• Adhere to safety regulations at client locations and the centre.
• Address delivery disputes promptly and professionally.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team supervision

Material handling

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Order processing software

Work ethic

Education

Grade 12 diploma

College/University degree (asset)

Tools

Forklift certification tracking

Job description

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada's leading construction wholesale distribution businesses, serving contractors and partners across the country. Backed by more than 115 years of experience, we combine the strength and stability of a national organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business.

Our purpose is to help build stronger communities by delivering the products, expertise, and service that support critical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Canada.

What makes EMCO Corporation different is our people and culture.

Our teammates are empowered to make decisions, develop customer relationships, drive growth, and shape the future of their business. We provide the tools, support, and mentorship needed to succeed, while encouraging initiative, accountability, and innovation.

Our culture is built on four core values:

• Fairness & Caring
• Trust & Respect
• Straight Talk

EMCO Corporation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every teammate can succeed. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas make us a stronger organization and better partner to our customers.

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and individuals from all backgrounds. We are particularly committed to increasing representation of women in leadership and throughout the construction wholesale industry by creating an environment where talent, performance, and potential drive opportunity.

Why Join EMCO Corporation?

Learn from experienced leaders and mentors!

Participate in industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive salary, benefits, pension, and profit-sharing programs

Long-term career growth with one of Canada's most respected organizations

Team-oriented culture that supports work-life balance.

You will also be entitled to yearly discretionary profit sharing bonus paid out in March of the following year

Job Description

As the Warehouse Supervisor, you will oversee that all warehouse operations are conducted in a safe, secure, and efficient manner in compliance will all local Health and Safety regulations and company policies. You will be the primary point of contact between the Profit Centre sales and operations team.

Additional duties will include:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all warehouse functions
• Ensure all material is received and stored in a safe and economical manner while ensuring all proper paperwork is completed
• Supervise the proper routing, loading and preparation of orders for shipment, delivery and pick up in accordance with customer instructions
• Review and maintain proper driver’s abstracts for drivers and forklift certifications for all forklift operators
• Supervise and schedule the maintenance of all delivery vehicles and material handling equipment in use in the warehouse
• Safeguard and maintain Profit Centre assets – buildings, fleet, inventory, equipment, and receivables
• Understand and follow all safety regulations at all customer locations as well as at the Profit Centre
• Resolve all delivery complaints and receiving disputes quickly and efficiently
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an asset
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with warehouse management and supervising a team
• A minimum of 2 years of material handling experience
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment used within the Profit Centre
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract
• Possess a strong work ethic and high standard of integrity
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to develop comprehensive knowledge of product sold at the Profit Centre
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders

Additional Information

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.