Material Handler

Job Description
As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders as well as counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. A high attention to detail will ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Additional Duties

Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions

Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment

Willing to take initiative to maximize efficiency of warehouse operations

Receiving duties include:

Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged material

Print and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer system

Identify special order material and damaged material and store in proper location

Note all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, initiate freight claims and forward paperwork to appropriate teammate

Picking, packing, and shipping duties include:

Pick material for customer orders, counting and comparing items to the shipping documentation

Assemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customer

Complete documentation for any shipments being delivered via third party carrier or requiring Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentation

Coordinate delivery route for 2 trucks

Inform the Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levels

Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debris

Inform Warehouse Supervisor and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse

Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter

Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

Qualifications

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent;
College and/or University degree an asset

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

Valid Drivers license

Preferred Skills

Experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information
Salary Range: $42,500 with potential additional earnings through our Profit Share model.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing

A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values

Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance and flex time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

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