Shipper-Receiver

Work setting

• Industrial facility or establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Counterbalanced forklift training
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Equipment and machinery experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability