Warehouse Associate

**Company Description**
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. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. 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.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. 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.

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

**Qualifications**
- 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

**Additional Information**
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