shipping and receiving clerk

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• 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
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Pallet lifters

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits