Shipping Clerk

PURPOSE OF JOB:

• Provides clerical support to the shipping and production departments by verifying and accurately recording the overall movement of materials.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick and pack goods for shipment.

• Compares and verifies part numbers and quantities against Customer Orders to ensure accurate shipments to the Customer.

• Coordinates the shipment of goods with freight carriers.

• Prepares pack lists and bills of lading as required.

• Verifies and maintains files and documents for outgoing shipments with bills of lading, invoices, pick-lists, pack-lists, or other documents as required.

• Incumbent must adjusts pace depending on work load.

• Assists with the receiving and putting away of stock during the loading and unloading of trucks.

• Collects and transmits limited information crucial to next level decision making.

• Works in an efficient manner to meet daily deadlines.

SKILLS:

• Position requires the completion of high school along with advanced literary skills.

• Incumbent must possess a minimum of 6 months related job experience.

• Interpersonal skills are essential to deal with a variety of contacts.

• Job holder will be called upon to make simple decisions directly related to this position.

• Individual must possess good motor skills involving the use of simple tools, lift trucks and some heavy equipment (eg. freight elevator).

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

EFFORT REQUIRED:

• Position allows freedom of movement, little attachment to individual workstations.

• Individual must be physically able to handle occasional lifting and repetitive movements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal shift time will be determined by the supervisor, but will require flexibility on short notice to meet Customer’s expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.55-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chatham, ON N7M 5J5 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chatham, ON N7M 5J5: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person