Shipper-Receiver

Work setting

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Warehouse
• Manufacture
• Structural steel fabrication company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• 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
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Process bills of lading, cargo manifests or other documents
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Establish delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Carry out administrative and clerical activities (record keeping, scheduling etc.)
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Resolve conflict situations
• Ship orders
• Professionalism in customer service
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Provide customer service
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Organize and maintain inventory
• MS Office

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Scheduling packages
• Google Docs

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Type of industry experience

• Metal fabrication

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program