shipping and receiving supervisor

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Freight forwarding
• Private sector
• Retail business
• Warehouse
• Wholesalers
• Food processing industry
• Supermarket / grocery store

Tasks

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software
• Purchasing software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer