About this role
Who we are?
Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.
Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.
Our team – 3,200 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.
How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!
Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Warehouse Material Handler for the Winnipeg Warehouse
More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to:
- Unload incoming delivery trucks and verify merchandise against shipping documents, purchase orders, packing slips, and internal receiving records
- Receive, count, inspect, and track shipments accurately using inventory and logistics systems
- Pick customer orders accurately by confirming item numbers, quantities, locations, dimensions, and product condition before shipment
- Load merchandise into delivery trucks using appropriate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, ladders, and lifting devices when required
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with training, site rules, traffic controls, and safe operating procedures
- Handle fragile, oversized, heavy, or high-value merchandise with care to prevent damage, injury, or customer service issues
- Track and document exact shipment arrival and departure times, discrepancies, damaged goods, missing items, and other receiving or shipping exceptions
- Tag, label, scan, sort, and store merchandise according to product type, size, shape, location, handling requirements, and warehouse procedures
- Package, box, wrap, secure, and prepare orders for shipment in accordance with quality standards, customer requirements, and transportation requirements
- Enter, update, and verify information in inventory, order entry, warehouse management, and logistics software programs
- Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, stock rotation, replenishment, and location maintenance activities
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including aisles, racking areas, docks, equipment zones, and packing stations
- Follow Richelieu health and safety expectations, including PPE use, housekeeping, pedestrian and mobile equipment traffic rules, incident and near-miss reporting, and safe manual material handling practices
Requirements :
- Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, order picking, distribution, or logistics experience is an asset
- Forklift certification or previous experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers, or similar warehouse equipment is an asset
- Ability to read and verify shipping documents, packing slips, product labels, item numbers, quantities, and warehouse locations
- Basic computer skills and comfort using inventory, order entry, scanning, or warehouse management systems
- Good understanding of safe manual material handling practices and willingness to follow all health and safety rules
- Ability to work on your feet, lift and move merchandise safely, and use proper equipment or ask for assistance when required
- High attention to detail and accuracy when picking, receiving, packing, labelling, and documenting merchandise
The ideal candidate is a person who…
- Is reliable, punctual, and committed to doing the job right the first time
- Works safely and understands that productivity must never come at the expense of health and safety
- Shows strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and product quality
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, drivers, and internal teams
- Maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude and is willing to support coworkers when priorities change
- Can stay calm, focused, and organized in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Is adaptable, open to learning new systems and processes, and comfortable asking questions when instructions are unclear
- Demonstrates good judgment by reporting issues, hazards, damaged merchandise, and process gaps promptly
Working Environment
- Warehouse-based role supporting warehouse operations
- Close collaboration with warehouse staff, supervisors, and sales team
- Fast-paced environment with high volume of orders
What we offer
- A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but 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.
Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.
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