Material Handler (Student Term)

Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment is looking to add a Material Handler (Student) to our warehouse team in Chilliwack for a summer term role. 

Who We Are

At Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment, we empower customers to succeed by providing high‑quality foodservice solutions across Canada. For over 80 years, we’ve been a trusted partner to restaurants, hotels, and institutions nationwide, delivering industry‑leading design, product solutions, distribution, and execution.

What It's Like to Work Here

We’re a team of people who believe how we work matters just as much as what we achieve. Our values of respect, integrity, and accountability guide how we treat one another and serve our customers.

Our culture is defined by a strong customer focus, a mindset of winning as one team, a commitment to investing in success, and a genuine sense of care. We collaborate, support one another, and take pride in delivering great work together.

Joining Russell Hendrix means being part of a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact.

What’s In It for You

• Excellent Employee Discount ⇨ Enjoy great savings on our products.
• Dynamic & Inclusive Work Environment ⇨ Be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and accountability.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Distribution Centre Manager and senior team

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the warehouse and loading area.
• Load, unload and move products and materials to designated locations in the warehouse by hand or equipment.
• Assist in picking and placing orders.
• Pick orders and prepare them for shipping, including stacking, wrapping, packing and crating products. 
• Perform other handling duties such as: counting, weighing, and sorting.
• Contribute to a healthy and safe workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Where You’ll Work

This role is in our Chilliwack Distribution Centre, working collaboratively with the distribution team.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
• Ability to commit to the full duration of the work term.

Skills and Abilities

• Great planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques, able to safely carry, lift, move (independently or assisted, where appropriate) product/supplies in excess of 50lbs.
• Technologically capable, easily able to learn new programs.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented.
• Comfortable with giving and receiving feedback. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Russell Hendrix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Russell Hendrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Russell Hendrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.