receiving clerk

Work setting

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Warehouse
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Schedule distribution of goods
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• 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
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Inventory control software
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes