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.
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
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently picking, packing, and shipping customer orders, as well as handling the receiving, verification, and storage of incoming vendor materials and customer returns. Your focus on accuracy and attention to detail will be key in ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
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:
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:
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
General warehouse duties:
Inform the manager of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levels
Maintain warehouse and yard cleanliness and ensure safety
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
Qualifications
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 HVAC products sold at the Profit Centre
Experience operating a forklift
Experience using Word, Excel, Outlook and/or Infor M3
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
Possess a high level of attention to detail
Positive and outgoing attitude
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Work in a variety of outdoor conditions
Ability to meet the following physical demands:
Lifting Frequently, up to 75 lbs
Carrying Frequently, up to 75 lbs
Pushing/Pulling Frequently, up to 200 lbs
This is a dynamic role where you'll play an integral part in growing our business in the Steinbach area by delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring the efficient flow of materials within our warehouse. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a team, we want to hear from you!
Don't flush this opportunity down the drain, turn your pipe dreams into reality by joining the Emco Steinbach team!
Additional Information
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.
EMCO uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates. For further information, please contact 226-268-7589.
