Shipper / Receiver

Job Description

Job Description

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our THUNDER BAY BRANCH has an exciting opportunity for a SHIPPER / RECEIVER to join our team!

What You Will Do :

The Shipper / Receiver is responsible for receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, packing and shipping orders, managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse. You will work with your branch team members to deliver a high-quality customer experience that exceeds customer expectations through the following tasks :

Accurately receive incoming product and match the quantity of items received to the shipping documents

Prepare shipping documents for outbound products

Package, label, and ship customer orders, verifying order accuracy before shipping

Inspect stock items for wear or defects and report any damaged or missing stock to management.

Replenish inventory items in designated warehouse storage bins

Cross train with delivery driver role to assist branch operations as needed

May receive, sort, and organize worn brake shoe cores for shipping to our remanufacturing facility

May secure cargo to a vehicle (manual or forklift)

Other duties as assigned

What We Require :

Must have 1 year of general warehouse experience, shipping and receiving, or order picker experience using an RF Scanner or barcode gun, combined with a high school diploma or other equivalency certificate

A valid driver’s license and a recent driver’s abstract demonstrating no major infractions and minimal minor infractions, as defined by Company standards is required

Must be comfortable working in a dusty and dirty environment with repetitive lifting of 20-25 lbs.

Must be able to meet the physical requirements : Lift up to 75-100lbs, frequent standing and walking, reading small print and numbers

Experience operating a forklift, using a RF scanner and familiarity with aftermarket parts or heavy-duty parts is preferred but not required

Occasionally required to work Saturdays and overtime to meet business demands

Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard office equipment

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal

Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What We Offer :

Competitive Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus!

Great Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more

RRSP Matching

Health Spending Account

Paid sick days and Short-Term Disability Benefits

Discount on gym membership

Retirement Perks

And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.

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