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B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is Western Canada's leading wholesaler of plumbing and electrical materials and products. Our heritage as a provider of superior customer service continues today because we value and reward initiative and hard work, and because we experience the satisfaction that comes from working in a small company environment where we can be close to the business.
SHIPPER/RECEIVER (SASP-14-106)
SASKATOON, SK
We are seeking individuals who will be:
Filling orders and preparing product for shipping
Preparing shipping documentation
Contacting freight companies for freight costs
Loading and unloading product
Processing received product according to company policies
Checking incoming product for damage and initiating freight claims
Packing, labeling and shipping product returns to vendors
Participating in inventory counts
Keeping receiving area neat and clean
Performing other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate for this position will be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude, have good communication and organization skills, is detail oriented, have strong computer skills, and be committed to providing superior customer service. Previous warehouse experience would be considered an asset.
Our employees enjoy great health, dental, vision care, and pension benefits in addition to a competitive compensation plan. To explore this opportunity further, please send your resume along with the Job Posting # to:
B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd.
829 46th Street E.
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0X2
Fax: 306-664-2405
hr@barobinson.com
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Specific Skills
- Unpack goods received
- 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
- Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
Work Setting
- Warehouse
Type of Equipment
- Pallet lifters
- Lift trucks and fork-lifts
- Dollies and hand trucks
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
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)