Material Handler

Career Opportunities with E.B. Horsman & Son

Helping our communities thrive.

3935 2nd Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 3W9 - full‑time, Monday‑to‑Friday schedule, 40 hours per week, no weekend shifts.

• Birthday off
• Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
• Annual profit‑sharing
• Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
• RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
• Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth

The Material Handler in a branch is responsible for shipping, receiving, and moving products safely and efficiently while maintaining an organized warehouse and stock environment. They provide support to the customer and sales staff regarding product, order quantity, availability, and stock location. The role directly impacts inventory management, product distribution, and customer satisfaction.

• Order Assembly: Generates pick tickets, gathers materials, and places them in designated areas. Operates necessary equipment and warehouse software (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanner).
• Packing & Shipping: Packs, weighs, and labels shipments. Prepares bills of lading, coordinates pickups, and processes shipping paperwork. Assists with entering orders for invoicing.
• Receiving: Unloads, inspects, and verifies stock against manifests. Updates inventory, addresses errors/damages, and coordinates returns with suppliers or Head Office.
• Stock Keeping: Conducts cycle counts, consolidates materials, and ensures FIFO stock rotation. Handles bin relocations and reel conversions.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Keeps the warehouse clean and organized. Assembles/disassembles storage units and reports hazards.
• Customer/Sales Support: Assists sales with priority orders, provides stock availability updates, and helps customers with inquiries and loading.

• High school completion
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software programs
• Basic mathematical skills with the ability to calculate simple equations mentally
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand/move for 6+ hours per day
• Ability to be inclusive, collaborative, and respectful
• Previous experience in warehouse operations including shipping/receiving is an asset

Compensation is determined by the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, role complexity, internal equity, and other relevant factors. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.