Warehouse Associate

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.
At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.
As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.
As a Warehouse Associate, 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.
Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment
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 team 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 Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse
Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
College and/or University degree an asset
A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
Experience using M3, Word, Excel, and Outlook
EMCO Corporation is one of Canada's largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. 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
EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. 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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