Material Handler
- Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Who We Are
We are strong, nimble, and growing! EB Horsman & Son is proud to be a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since 1900s. At E.B. Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.
What We Offer
Located at 527E Mackenzie Ave S. Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1C8, this full-time position offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule, ensuring 40 hours per week with no weekend shifts.
Why this role matters
The Material Handler in a branch is responsible for shipping, receiving, and moving products safely and efficiently while maintaining an organized and tidy warehouse and stock environment. They provide support to the customer and sales staff regarding the product, order quantity, availability, and location of stock. The role of a Material Handler is essential for the smooth operation of a branch because it directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory management, product distribution, and customer satisfaction.
What To Expect In The Role
Teamwork l Integrity l Continuous Improvement l Resilience l Empowered
Compensation is determined by the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, role complexity, internal equity, and other relevant factors. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are strong, nimble, and growing! EB Horsman & Son is proud to be a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since 1900s. At E.B. Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Birthday off
- Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
- Annual profit-sharing
- Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
- RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
- Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth
Located at 527E Mackenzie Ave S. Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1C8, this full-time position offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule, ensuring 40 hours per week with no weekend shifts.
Why this role matters
The Material Handler in a branch is responsible for shipping, receiving, and moving products safely and efficiently while maintaining an organized and tidy warehouse and stock environment. They provide support to the customer and sales staff regarding the product, order quantity, availability, and location of stock. The role of a Material Handler is essential for the smooth operation of a branch because it directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory management, product distribution, and customer satisfaction.
What To Expect In The Role
- Order Assembly: Generates pick tickets, gathers materials, and places them in designated areas. Operates necessary equipment and warehouse software (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, RF Scanner).
- Packing & Shipping: Packs, weighs, and labels shipments. Prepares bills of lading, coordinates pickups, and processes shipping paperwork. Assists with entering orders for invoicing.
- Receiving: Unloads, inspects, and verifies stock against manifests. Updates inventory, addresses errors/damages, and coordinates returns with suppliers or Head Office.
- Stock Keeping: Conducts cycle counts, consolidates materials, and ensures FIFO stock rotation. Handles bin relocations and reel conversions.
- Warehouse Maintenance: Keeps the warehouse clean and organized. Assembles/disassembles storage units and reports hazards.
- Customer/Sales Support: Assists sales with priority orders, provides stock availability updates, and helps customers with inquiries and loading.
- High school completion
- Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software programs
- Basic mathematical skills with the ability to calculate simple equations mentally
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand/move for 6+ hours per day
- Ability to be inclusive, collaborative, and respectful
- Previous experience in warehouse operations including shipping/receiving is an asset
Teamwork l Integrity l Continuous Improvement l Resilience l Empowered
Compensation is determined by the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, role complexity, internal equity, and other relevant factors. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assemble orders, pack and ship products, receive and verify stock, update inventory, and maintain an organized and safe warehouse. Support sales staff and customers by providing stock information, assisting with priority orders, and helping load products.
Requirements
High school completion, computer literacy, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and remain active for more than six hours per day are required. Candidates should be inclusive, collaborative, and respectful; previous warehouse shipping and receiving experience is an asset.
Skills
- Order Assembly
- Shipping and Receiving
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- RF Scanner Operation
- Warehouse Software
- Packing and Labeling
- Shipping Documentation
- Inventory Management
- Cycle Counting
- FIFO Stock Rotation
- Warehouse Organization
- Basic Mathematics
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Support
- Safe Material Handling
Benefits
- Birthday Off
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Profit-Sharing
- Employee Share Ownership Program
- RRSP Matching
- Personal and Professional Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Order Assembly
- Pick Tickets
- Forklifts
- Pallet Jacks
- RF Scanners
- Warehouse Software
- Packing
- Shipping Labels
- Bills of Lading
- Shipping Paperwork
- Inventory Updates
- Cycle Counts
- FIFO Stock Rotation
- Bin Relocations
- Reel Conversions
- Stock Consolidation
- Manifest Verification
- Supplier Returns
- Warehouse Maintenance
- Customer Support
- Stock Availability
- Electrical Distribution