Material Handler

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.

**Job Description**:
As a Material Handler / Counter Person, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders in town and out of town as well as counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. This position will require working both areas throughout the day shifting as needed depending on customer needs. An attention to detail will ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Additional duties will include:

- Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
- Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment
- Receiving duties include:

- Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged material on the Freight bill.
- 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
- 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 Supervisor 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 Warehouse Supervisor and/or Operations Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Operations of Profit Centre Manager
- Order Desk Duties include:

- Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
- Maintain a positive attitude even when situations are challenging
- Enter, pick, and pack sales orders generated at the counter
- Maintain and clean the counter area including merchandising displays

**Qualifications**:
**What We Are Looking for From You**:

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an asset
- A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
- Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
- Able to develop comprehensive product knowledge
- Valid class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
- Ability to work well with mínimal supervision and in a team environment
- Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 80 lbs.
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
- Possess a high level of attention to detail
- Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
- Intermediate math skills

Preferred Skills:

- Previous experience with or knowledge of heating and cooling products
- Experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Forklift and Reach Truck Experience

Additional Information
**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 pensio