shipper-receiver

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Structural steel fabrication company

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Assemble containers and crates
• 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
• Supervise material handlers and helpers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Equipment and machinery experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Powered crane

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

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
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan