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Material Handler Forklift Operator

Material Handler

Job in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Listing for: EMCO Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Warehouse
    Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 CAD Yearly CAD 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Victoria

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 will include:

  • Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
  • Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    About EMCO

    EMCO is Canada’s leading wholesale distributor of Plumbing, HVAC and FIRE PROTECTION products to the commercial, industrial, institutional and residential building construction markets. Our business is growing, and we are hungry for talented people to grow into leadership roles.

    What EMCO Offers You:

  • A world-class leadership development training program
  • Competitive base salary
  • Limitless profit sharing
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Optional pension package
  • Experienced mentors and on-the-job training
  • Growth potential with a commitment to internal promotion
  • A career in a solid, stable company with strong core values

    • Job Type: Full-time

    Pay:
    From $45,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Profit sharing
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

    • Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

    • Work Location:

    In person

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