Shipper/receiver - Brantford, Canada - Volm Companies Canada

Description

Job Title:
Shipper/Receiver


Reports To:
Shop Supervisor


Job Summary

The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for shipping, receiving, handling, storing, and moving inventory and supplies, both physically and electronically, within the facility to appropriate product locations.

The Shipper/Receiver's duties will include inventory reporting, verifying and approving inbound/outbound shipments, and loading/unloading materials.


Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A


Essential Duties

• Load/unload trucks and verify shipment details against load/packing slips, bills of lading, orders, invoices, etc.
• Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipment, including the creation of shipping labels and other necessary shipping documents
• Track, trace, and update shipment/receipt status for inventoried products, materials, and supplies
• Maintain accurate inventory in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system by performing regular inventory counts and electronic reconciliations
• Coordinate with Logistics Coordinator, Shop Supervisor, and Operations Manager on identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies and quality issues
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as overhead crane, forklift, motor vehicle, hydraulic cart, pallet jack, etc.
• Work in a team environment with limited supervision
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in both the written and spoken language of English to a level that will allow the safe and effective performance of the job
• Commitment to following and promoting safe work habits
• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items shipped/received
• Ability to successfully organize and manage details, multiple projects, and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively work with resource planning system, spreadsheets, word processing documents, and other applicable computer systems and software, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle stress in a fastpaced work environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Communication, teamwork, and customer service skills are critical as employee is expected to work directly and indirectly with all levels of employees, customers, and outside vendors
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of responsibility and accountability in assigned tasks

Education and Experience

• Previous shipping/receiving or inventory management experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Consistent walking, talking, sitting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, lifting (up to 50 pounds), movements requiring fine motors skills and visual acuity
• Work is typically performed in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment though certain tasks/projects may occur outside
• Safety glasses, steel/composite toed shoes, and hearing protection when working on production floor
• Associate is generally protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from high and low temperatures
• Sufficient noise regularly requires Associate to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level
• Associate will be regularly exposed to a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, powered industrial vehicles, electrical current, and stored potential energy
• Associate may be exposed to conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust mists, gases, limited ventilation, oils, chemicals, cutting fluids, etc.

Travel Requirements

• N/A

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.


Salary:
$15.50-$19.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location