shipping and receiving clerk

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Urban area
• Warehouse
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• 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
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Pick orders and stock
• Compute shipping costs
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Receive, unpack and sort incoming parts, supplies and materials
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• 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
• Ability to multitask
• Efficiency

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other benefits

• Parking available