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    EMCO Corporation

    Wholesale Trade

    Material Handler

    Surrey, CanadaOn-SiteFull-time1+ yrs experience$40k – $50k / yearPosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    As a Material Handler, 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.

    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
      • 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 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 Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse
    • Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
    • Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager
    • 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
    • Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
    • Possess a high level of attention to detail and accurately process orders
    • Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
    • Intermediate math skills

    Preferred Skills:

    • Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
    • Experience using Infor M3, Word, Excel, and Outlook

    Salary Range - $40,000 to $50,000, dependent on experience

      EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. 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.

      Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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      About the company

      EMCO Corporation

      EMCO is one of Canada's leading distributors of plumbing, heating, and industrial solutions, with a strong presence for over 100 years. Through its network of distribution centers operating as profit centers, the company offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute directly to their center's performance.

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