Shipper-receiver

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Narrow aisle forklift training

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Pallet lifters

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program