Warehouse Associate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Warehouse Associate to join our team in Nanaimo, Canada. As a key member of our warehouse operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of goods, maintaining inventory accuracy, and providing exceptional customer service.

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders with a high level of accuracy
• Receive, count, and verify incoming vendor materials and customer returns
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient warehouse operations
• Identify and report any inventory discrepancies or damaged materials
• Assist in servicing customers at the counter when needed
• Follow all health and safety regulations while performing job duties
• Complete necessary documentation for shipments, including those requiring special handling
• Participate in regular inventory counts and audits
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse processes

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment (training provided)
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse management software
• Intermediate math skills for inventory calculations and order processing
• Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures in a warehouse setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products
• Familiarity with M3, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role

Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

In addition, we will offer you:

• 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

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.

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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