Material Handler

EMCO Corporation•Calgary, AB

12h•CA$45,000 - CA$52,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. An attention to detail will ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. To experience success in the position, you will: Provide a professional atmosphere for our customers Uphold our core values and ethics with every interaction Work safely and effectively as a teammate Be comfortable multitasking when assisting teammates at the counter and in the warehouse Know how to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment Be courteous, friendly and build relationships with customers and vendors

Requirements

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
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
Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
Experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

College and/or University degree an asset

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 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
Serving customers at the counter including order entry.
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 Manager and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse
Assist sales teammates in completing any customer requests about product packaging
Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager