Material Handler

**The primary function of this position is**: receiving product/materials, for our internal and external customers as well as warehouse cleanliness.

**The primary goal of this position is to**: drive customer satisfaction by ensuring all tasks are handled in a safe, accurate, efficient and courteous manner, within allocated timelines and to performance metric expectations.

**(* Employees will likely specialize in a specific function, with a majority being cross-trained in all areas.)**

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required**:

- Driven by achieving warehouse productivity goals.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively deal with others - tact/diplomacy/courtesy).
- Work accuracy ability and detail oriented.
- Strong alphanumeric skills.
- Self-motivated and deadline driven, with effective time management abilities.
- Capacity to establish, maintain and promote high standards of professional etiquette and superior customer service.
- Ability to fulfill all physical aspects of job-related tasks (heavy lifting - 65+ lbs, long periods standing/walking/ladder climbing, etc.).
- Ability to efficiently work both independently, and as part of a cohesive team, in a high volume and demanding environment.
- Dependable.

**Responsibilities: Duties & Tasks**
- **Primary**_

**Receiver**:

- Unload trucks and verify accurate piece counts.
- Print receiving documents.
- Sort packages, confirm/check-off merchandise and confirm PO information.
- Identify damages, short ship, over ship issues and resolve.
- Prepare documentation for data base entry.
- Store/stock product and remove related trash.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of assigned bins.
- Operate forklifts and other electric/power equipment.
- Adhere to all policies/procedures as outlined in the Quality System Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Complete all applicable Quality Records and associated duties.
- Complete applicable safety training as required, and maintain a current understanding/compliance of organizational OHS policies and guidelines.
- **Secondary**_
- **Picker/Packer/Shipper/Receiver**:

- Provide relief/support to all areas/departments as assigned.
- Train new employees as required.
- Complete on-going personal self-development/training as required.
- Miscellaneous duties/projects as assigned.
- Maintain work area(s) (safe/clean/well-organized).
- Provide overtime support as appropriate.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of assigned bins.
- Operate forklifts and other electric/power equipment.
- Adhere to all policies/procedures as outlined in the Quality System Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Complete all applicable Quality Records and associated duties.
- Complete applicable safety training as required, and maintain a current understanding/compliance of organizational OHS policies and guidelines.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Ability to fulfill all physical aspects of job-related tasks (heavy lifting - 50+ lbs, long periods standing/walking/ladder climbing, etc.).
- Safety Footwear required
- Perform overtime as needed
- Grade: 12
- Bondable
- Speaks English

Monday to Friday 7:00am-2:30pm with half an hour lunch.
- **All applicants must be legally able to work in Canada without sponsorship**

**Preferred Knowledge of**:

- Warehouse Management System

**Mandatory Training (provided)**:
New Employee Orientation, Quality System Manual Orientation and Employment Equity Orientation
- WHMIS Certification

SUPREME OFFICE SUPPLIES is an established vendor of office supplies, office furniture and educational products, with 6 locations throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Supreme Office Supplies offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an invaluable pension plan. Supreme Office Supplies is fully committed to employment equity and cultural diversity within the workplace.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Why are you interested in working for Supreme Office Supplies?

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: One location