Seasonal - Material Handler
Overview
Our Emco Plumbing & HVAC Profit Centre in Brandon, MB, is a location staffed by a professional team who pride themselves on the delivery of exceptional levels of customer service. We are looking for a Material Handler to join our team. This role will be a seasonal position with full-time hours.
An Emco Material Handler is expected to:
• Provide a professional atmosphere for our customers
• Uphold our Core Values and Ethics with every interaction
• Work safely and effectively as a Teammate
• Know how to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment
• Be courteous, friendly and build relationships with customers and vendors
Job Summary:
As a Material Handler you will be responsible for counting, verifying, receiving and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns as well as picking, packing and shipping customer orders. Attention to detail ensures the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Job Duties:
1. Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
2. Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment
3. 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
4. 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
5. Inform the supervisor of any inventory discrepancies, damaged or defective material that would impact customer service levels
6. Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety. Remove empty cartons, metal banding, pallets and other debris. Inform Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues
7. Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
8. Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Profit Centre Manager
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Positive and outgoing attitude
• Able to develop comprehensive product knowledge
• Able to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Work in a variety of outdoor conditions
• Ability to meet the following physical demands:
Lifting Frequently, up to 80 lbs
Carrying Frequently, up to 80 lbs
Pushing/Pulling Frequently, up to 200 lbs
Preferred Skills:
• Plumbing & HVAC product knowledge
• Warehouse experience
Contact
Next Steps:
Interested in a career with Emco? We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to: sfinn@emcoltd.com
Application submission deadline May 20th 2022