shipping and receiving clerk

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Warehouse
• Commercial facility
• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre
• Automobile dealership
• Retail business

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Equipment and machinery experience

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

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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

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?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance