Material Handler

About Emco Corporation

With a heritage spanning more than 115 years, Emco Corporation stands as a prominent national wholesale distributor specializing in plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, industrial, irrigation, and fire protection products serving Canada's construction sector. We deliver top-quality, innovative products supporting residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects nationwide.

Our company values sustainable solutions and empowers our dedicated team members to take ownership and drive innovation, ensuring excellent customer service. Expanding through the acquisition of Bathica to strengthen our HVAC offerings, we foster a dynamic and supportive environment encouraging personal growth, continuous training, and collaboration among diverse professionals.

Why Join Our Team?

• Access to knowledgeable mentors and hands-on training opportunities
• Competitive salary, profit-sharing, and growth prospects
• Employment stability with strong company values
• Participation in an employer-supported pension plan
• Balanced work-life with flexible scheduling options

Job Overview

As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in managing orders by picking, packing, and shipping customer products, as well as receiving and verifying inbound vendor deliveries and customer returns. Your careful attention to detail will help maintain exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations in daily tasks
• Operate forklifts and other material handling machinery to load and unload trucks
• Receive shipments by validating packing slips, noting discrepancies or damages, and accurately entering data into computer systems
• Identify and properly store special order and damaged materials
• Document shipping inconsistencies and manage freight claims in coordination with team members
• Pick and prepare customer orders by counting items and ensuring accuracy against shipping documents
• Assemble and pack orders securely for delivery or pickup, including managing Transportation of Dangerous Goods paperwork as required
• Report inventory variances or defective merchandise affecting service levels to supervisors
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment by removing waste and informing management of safety concerns
• Assist colleagues in customer service at the counter and perform additional tasks as assigned by management

Candidate Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; higher education credentials are advantageous
• At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment
• Exceptional customer service skills and clear verbal communication abilities
• Capable of acquiring detailed product knowledge
• Willingness and ability to learn safe forklift operation and other equipment handling
• Strong attention to detail with accurate order processing
• Competency to learn and use order processing software
• Proficient in intermediate math skills

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with HVAC products is desirable
• Experience utilizing ERP or warehouse management systems like Infor M3
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Details

• Annual salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 CAD
• Emco Corporation commits to equal opportunity employment practices, fostering a discrimination and harassment-free workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and neurodiverse applicants.