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Material Handler Jobs in Chilliwack, British Columbia at Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection
Title: Material Handler
Company: Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Company DescriptionWith 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 DescriptionAs 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
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 accu…
