Material Handler

Job DescriptionAs a Material Handler, you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of materials to customers and job sites. Other responsibilities include 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 functionsLoad and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipmentReceiving duties include:Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged materialPrint and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer systemIdentify special order material and damaged material and store in proper locationNote all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, initiate freight claims and forward paperwork to appropriate teammatePicking, packing, and shipping duties include:Pick material for customer orders, counting and comparing items to the shipping documentationAssemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customerComplete documentation for any shipments being delivered via third party carrier or requiring Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentationInform the Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levelsMaintain warehouse and delivery truck cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debrisInform Warehouse Supervisor and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse or on the delivery truckAssist teammates in servicing customers at the counterPerform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre ManagerProvide support for deliveries as needed, accompanying on deliveries to jobsites and assisting with loading and unloadingProvide support as needed with deliveries, operating delivery truck, covering vacations, etc.QualificationsGrade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an assetA minimum of 1 year of warehouse experienceOutstanding customer service and verbal communication skillsAble to develop comprehensive product knowledgeAbility to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipmentPossess a high level of attention to detail and accurately process ordersAble to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process ordersIntermediate math skillsValid class 5 Driver's License and clean driver's abstractAbility to work well with minimal supervision and in a team environmentPunctual and reliableAbility to frequently lift and/or carry up to 80 lbs.Ability to work outside in various conditionsPreferred Skills:Previous experience with or knowledge of heating and cooling products sold at the Profit CentreExperience using M3, Eclipse, Word, Excel, and OutlookExperience operating a delivery truck or large vanDriving knowledge of the City of Calgary and surrounding communitiesAdditional InformationWhy 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 wayIn addition, we will offer you:Great mentors and on-the-job trainingGrowth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharingA career with a solid, stable company with strong core valuesParticipation in our pension plan with employer contributionsWork-life balance and flex time