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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.Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies branch manager and/or purchasing personnel.
6.Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
7.Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
8.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.
9.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
Forklift and Skid Steer Certification would be an asset
Driving abstract available on request
Benefit and RRSP plan are available after probation period.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Specific Skills
- Unpack goods received
- 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
Type of Equipment
- Pallet lifters
- 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
- Driver's validity licence check
Own Tools/Equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Electronic mail
- Internet browser