WAREHOUSE – MATERIAL HANDLER

Job summary

The material handler is responsible for retrieving orders, building loads, and assisting truck drivers with loading and unloading building supplies. They must also maintain a clean workspace and operate forklifts safely while ensuring minimal damage to inventory.

Job details

Richelieu Hardware is looking for a WAREHOUSE – MATERIAL HANDLER for the Vancouver, BC, branch. More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to: Provide superior customer service and retrieve orders. Assist in gathering materials to build loads/orders. Assist truck drivers to load various building supplies onto trucks for delivery. Operate the forklifts once training and certification has been achieved. Help unload transport trucks with product. Practice proper material handling techniques to ensure minimal damage to inventory. Keep the workspace area clean and presentable in appearance. Requirements : Current Forklift Certification. Good knowledge of safe working procedures. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment. Professional, courteous, and punctual with a focus on customer service. Must have a positive attitude and be a team player. Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years previous warehouse work experience. Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical skills. Dependable and reliable. Experience and knowledge in building materials. The ideal candidate is a person who… Shows diligence at work Has strong physical abilities Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Able to work independently What we offer : A Canadian flagship : As a company with proud roots in Quebec, present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation. A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment. Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all. Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market. Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders. Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance. Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers. Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees. Invitation to Apply If you would like to contribute to the growth of a North American leader, we would be pleased to review your application. All individuals who possess the essential qualifications are encouraged to apply. We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your application We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process. By submitting their application file, candidates consent to Richelieu Hardware Ltée collecting, using, and retaining the documents provided solely for the purpose of evaluating their application. These documents may be retained by Richelieu Hardware Ltée for future reference for a period of twelve (12) months following receipt of the application.

What you’ll do

The material handler is responsible for retrieving orders, building loads, and assisting truck drivers with loading and unloading building supplies. They must also maintain a clean workspace and operate forklifts safely while ensuring minimal damage to inventory.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of previous warehouse experience. A current forklift certification and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities
• Continuing education

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Order Fulfillment · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Material handling
• Customer service
• Order fulfillment
• Inventory management
• Safety procedures
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Mathematical skills
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Warehousing
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service
• Positivity
• Time Management
• Mathematics
• Market Opportunities
• Material Handling
• Forklift Certification

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service & Support
• Trades
• Construction
• Warehouse Material Handler
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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