Material Handler

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for :

• Picking, packing, and shipping customer orders
• Receiving, counting, and storing incoming materials and returns
• Operating material handling equipment, including forklifts
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and reporting discrepancies
• Ensuring proper documentation for shipments, including dangerous goods
• Following all health and safety regulations
• Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and organization
• Assisting with customer service at the counter as needed
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Profit Centre Manager

This role requires high attention to detail to ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and / or University degree an asset
• A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
• Able to develop comprehensive product knowledge
• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accurately process orders
• Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Intermediate math skills

Preferred Skills :

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
• Experience using Trend, Eclipse, Word, Excel, and Outlook

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.