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Shipper/Receiver- Salesperson Trainee
Summary
Performs a variety of shipping and receiving tasks.This position has an opportunity to grow and move into the salesperson team.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepares shipments for commercial conveyance; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
2. Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
3. Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
4. Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
5. Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
6. May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrinkwrap machine; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area.
7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED.
Forklift and Skid Steer Certification would be an asset
Driving abstract available on request
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Ability to read and write.
Records maintenance skills.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
Knowledge of commercial shipping methods and procedures.
Benefit and RRSP plan are available after probation period.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Specific Skills
- Unpack goods received
- Supervise material handlers and helpers
- Schedule distribution of goods
- Schedule transportation conveyances
- Route goods to appropriate storage areas
- Record shortages and reject damaged goods
- Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
- Pack goods to be shipped
- Oversee loading and unloading of goods
- Maintain internal record-keeping system
- Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
- Determine method of shipment
- Assemble containers and crates
- Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
- Receive payments or pay for goods
Work Setting
- Retail and wholesale distribution center
Type of Equipment
- Lift trucks and fork-lifts
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- General office equipment
- Internet browser