Shipping Agent

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Warehouse
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Assemble containers and crates
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Windows

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Hoists or winches
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Loader
• Pallet lifters
• Scanner

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance