Material Handler

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

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and products against shipping documents and purchase orders
• Organize and store materials in designated warehouse locations using proper inventory management techniques
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, in a safe and efficient manner, and perform regular equipment inspections
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring all items are correct before shipment
• Load and unload trucks and containers, securing loads properly to prevent damage or shifting
• Operate and drive delivery trucks to transport materials and products to customer locations, following all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate inventory records, communicate discrepancies to warehouse management, and assist with cycle counts and inventory audits
• Follow all safety regulations and company policies at all times, including proper use of personal protective equipment and maintaining a clean, organized work environment
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve shipping discrepancies and customer concerns quickly

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education or warehouse certification an asset
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts (certification preferred or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills with team members and supervisors
• Ability to remain calm and function effectively in fast-paced, stressful, or unexpected situations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory management
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and move materials regularly (up to 50 pounds)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Basic math skills for inventory tracking and order verification
• Understanding of warehouse safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to learn and adapt to new equipment and processes quickly
• Proficiency with computer systems and warehouse management software preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
• Previous warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience preferred

Salary Range - $40,000 - $80,00 depending on experience.

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.