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Material Handler

@ Home Hardware Stores Limited

St. Jacobs, Ontario

$23/hrFull-time
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Overview

Home Hardware Stores Limited is hiring a full-time Material Handler for its St. Jacobs distribution centre on a night shift, Sunday to Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:00am, on a term contract until October 2027. The role picks, packs, ships and receives merchandise for Dealer stores across Canada, with a starting rate of $23.00 per hour, and requires onsite work five days a week.

Pay:

$23 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Pick Dealer orders accurately and neatly
  • Pack and label each order properly
  • Keep sections clean and organized
  • Operate material handling equipment or learn to
  • Comply with health and safety regulations

Requirements summary:

  • Lift 50 lbs frequently
  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong attendance and punctuality
  • Reliable team player with a positive attitude
  • Onsite five days a week in St. Jacobs

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovernight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Home Hardware Stores Limited

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Full company description

Home Hardware has been a proud Canadian company since 1964. Today, it is Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer with close to 1,000 stores across every corner of the country. Operating under three banners, Home Hardware, Home Hardware Building Centre, and Home Building Centre, the company remains dedicated to its mission of supporting independent Dealer-owners. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have access to 100,000 quality, brand name and private label products, a state-of-the-art distribution system, and extensive marketing and training programs. Home Hardware is proud to be the resource for Canadians who need help with projects, big and small. There is a unique culture of collaboration and support that exists at Home Hardware. We provide the tools, training, support and teamwork that our employees need to do their jobs, no matter where in the organization they are working. The strength of our culture has been echoed in the awards that we have won from Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, to Canada's Best Employers (Forbes), to One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. If you are looking for a career where you are valued and supported in your professional development while working with a team to make the lives of Canadians better, we would love to welcome you Home.

LinkedIn followers
35,415
People associated on LinkedIn
4,700
Reported office locations
  • 34 Henry Street West, St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B2N0, CA
  • 6410 36 St., Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 3B6, CA
  • 64 Lancaster Cr., Debert, Nova Scotia B0M 1G0, CA
  • 6 Brian Dr., Burford, Ontario N0E 1A0, CA
Other recorded names
  • Home Hardware Stores Limited
Specialties
  • Home Improvement
  • Products & Services
  • Customer Service
  • Retail
  • Marketing
  • Home Installs
  • Beaver Homes and Cottages
  • and Commercial Sales
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Home Hardware has been a proud Canadian company since 1964. Today, it is Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer with close to 1,000 stores across every corner of the country. Operating under three banners, Home Hardware, Home Hardware Building Centre, and Home Building Centre, the company remains dedicated to its mission of supporting independent Dealer-owners. Through the Home Hardware network…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersSt. Jacobs, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1964
SpecialtiesHome ImprovementProducts & ServicesCustomer ServiceRetailMarketingHome InstallsBeaver Homes and Cottagesand Commercial Sales
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Job description

Welcome Home!

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Help Keep Us Moving

As a Material Handler, you will be a key part of our distribution centres in ensuring the smooth distribution of products and materials to our Dealer stores across Canada. You will be picking, packing, shipping, and receiving merchandise so you will need to be able to perform strenuous physical activity throughout your shift. Led by the Shift Manager, this position will best suit someone who has strong attention to detail and can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

Shift Available

Nights – Sunday to Thursday (11:00pm to 7:00am)

*Please note this is a term contract until October 2027

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

  • Pick Dealer orders in a neat and accurate manner.
  • Ensure the proper packing and labeling of each order.
  • Help keep sections clean and organized.
  • Operate material handling equipment or be willing to learn.
  • Comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
  • All other duties as assigned by your Shift Manager or Supervisor.

We’re looking for:

  • Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend and lift.
  • Demonstrated high-quality accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to good attendance and punctuality.
  • A reliable team player with a great attitude.
  • The ability to be onsite 5 days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate the needs of the role.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

  • The starting hourly rate for this role is $23.00
  • Group RRSP.
  • Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
  • Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
  • Competitive vacation time.
  • Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

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