Career Opportunities
Shipper/Receiver
Education Requirements: Minimum 1-2 years’ experience
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience
- Valid driver’s license (a current driver’s abstract may be required)
- Forklift experience an asset
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
But not limited to…
Duties
- Determine the least expensive and quickest method of shipments, arrange delivery, prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
- Assemble containers and crates, pack goods to be shipped and attached packing slips (identifying information/shipping instructions)
- Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load/unload goods safely
- Inspect and count received goods, check against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damage goods.
- Return damaged items and route them correctly
- Unpack and store goods in the appropriate storage areas
- Comply with transportation of dangerous goods legislation
- Keep accurate records of items and trace lost shipments as needed
- Conduct regular safety inspections, maintain safe working conditions, report safety hazards and ensure equipment is in good working order
- Operate forklifts, hand trucks or other materials-handling equipment. Training provided.
- Type address labels or use computers to create shipping labels and perform record keeping functions.
- Call customers or carriers to co-ordinate pick-up and delivery
- Document processing – prepare, complete, sign, document, collect, match and forward bills of lading, pro bills, packing slips, receiving tallies, picking tickets etc. for processing
- Follows all safety policies including wearing appropriate safety attire at all times
- General housekeeping and other duties as required.