About this role
As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for picking, packaging, and shipping customer orders as well as counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. A high attention to detail, pride in your work, and ownership mindset will ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction.
Additional duties will include:
Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functionsLoad and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipmentReceiving duties include:Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged materialPrint and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer systemIdentify special order material and damaged material and store in proper locationNote all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, initiate freight claims and forward paperwork to appropriate teammatePicking, packaging, and shipping duties include:Pick material for customer orders, counting and comparing items to the shipping documentationAssemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customerComplete documentation for any shipments being delivered via third party carrier or requiring Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentationInform the Warehouse Manager of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levelsMaintain warehouse cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debrisInform Warehouse Manager and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouseAssist teammates in servicing customers at the counterPerform other tasks as requested by the Warehouse Manager Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an assetPossess a high level of attention to detail and accurately process ordersAbility to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipmentOutstanding customer service and verbal communication skillsAble to develop comprehensive product knowledgeAble to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process ordersA minimum of 1 year of warehouse experienceIntermediate math skillsPreferred Skills:
Previous experience with or knowledge of Waterworks and building products sold at the Profit CentreExperience using M3, Vizzn, Word, Excel, and Outlook Salary Range: $18/hr to $25/hr
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.