warehouse shipper

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Assemble containers and crates
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Loader
• Scanner

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Day
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people