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.

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

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Material Handler to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for handling the receiving, verification, and storage/putting away of incoming vendor materials, as well as efficiently picking, packing, and shipping customer orders as needed. Your focus on accuracy and attention to detail will be key in ensuring exceptional 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
• 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.
• General warehouse duties include:
  • Inform the Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged 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
  • Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an asset
• 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
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions to safely and efficiently handle materials in outdoor and indoor environments.
• Capable of lifting and carrying weights of up to 75 lbs, as well as pushing and pulling loads of up to 200 lbs.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with, or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
• A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience using Outlook, Excel, Word and/or Infor M3
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a dynamic role where you'll play an integral part in growing our business by delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring the efficient flow of materials within the 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!

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to: [email protected]

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.