Material Handler

Norwood Waterworks is part of EMCO Corporation and as such we are the largest distributor of PVC pipe, fittings, hydrants, and valves to the municipal market in Canada. We are looking for a driven and motivated individual to join our team. We have a fantastic culture and great development program. If you consider yourself to be a leader and top shelf candidate, Norwood Waterworks is the place for you.

Why Join Our Team?

Here at Norwood Waterworks, we want to enable teammates to “live into their dreams” We want to support teammates in achieving their version of success and enable you to grow within our company.

A Typical Day at Norwood:

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.

Additional duties will include:

• Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job duties.
• Load and unload trucks, operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Operate our fleet of delivery vehicles on an as required basis.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.
• Inform Warehouse Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse.
• Assist customers at the counter.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Warehouse Manager

These are many of the tasks that the right candidate will be responsible for. We are however looking a candidate that wants to grow in this position. We want someone who will take ownership and accountability of their tasks. We are looking for someone who embraces challenges as new opportunities.

What We Are Looking for From You:

• A minimum of grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Great customer service and 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.

In addition, we will offer you:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• Company Pension Plan
• Paid Training Programs Tailored to Meet Individuals Needs
• Enrollment in Our Profit Share Program
• Personal and Professional Growth
• An inclusive, professional, and fun workplace

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.