shipping and receiving coordinator

Education

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

Work setting

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Manufacture
• Warehouse

Tasks

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Maintain work records and logs
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Provide customer service
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• Inventory control software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Analytical
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)