Shipper/Receiver

The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for daily shipping and receiving duties within a team environment with a strong focus on customer service.

Customer service, communication, problem solving and accuracy are key to succeeding in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Primary

• Supports and adheres to the company’s health and safety policies, programs and procedures
• Maintain material handling equipment and complete pre-use inspections
• Operate forklift (sit down and reach truck) and skid steer safely
• Unload inventory from inbound deliveries and verify counts on receiving documents
• Pick customer orders, verify counts and package for outbound shipment
• Package & label received inventory and picked customer orders as per company standards
• Load customer orders for outbound shipment per BOL and company standards
• Transport materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, indoor and outdoor storage areas and manufacturing area
• Assist other Logistics staff with warehouse/yard tasks as required
• Assist with weekly material and inventory cycle counts
• Daily warehouse and outdoor yard housekeeping

Secondary

• Cross-train in the warehouse office as backup for staff vacations
• Process paperwork for customer orders and print pick lists / BOL’s
• Assist with freight quotes requested by sales staff and customer experience rep’s

Education & Experience

• Forklift Certification & Skid Steer Certification
• 5 years of forklift and skid steer operating experience
• Previous experience working in a warehouse & outdoor yard environment
• Valid WHMIS Certificate
• Completion of Grade 12

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement approach
• Driven, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
• Independent but able to work well within a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound knowledge of safety regulations regarding equipment operation and product storage
• High degree of competence in written and oral communication
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis

Working Conditions

The Shipper/Receiver role will be scheduled from Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional overtime may be requested. The working conditions are subject to outside weather for approximately half of the work day while operating forklift to load/unload/pick customer orders and put away inventory.