Shipper

Avmax Careers - Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Calgary seeks a Shipper to manage logistics and ensure compliance with shipping regulations. The role involves packaging, documentation, and collaboration with carriers. Ideal candidates will have logistics experience and a Grade 12 education.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Optimal benefits plan

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous logistics experience.
• Logistics knowledge is an asset.
• A forklift license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Comparing picked goods to documents for outbound shipment.
• Working with external carriers for shipments.
• Documenting shipping items using mobile software.

Skills

Leadership

Effective written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Professionalism

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide .

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include : Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities : Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role : Reporting

The Shipper reports to the Senior Materials Manager .

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Comparing picked goods to the relevant documents, ensuring that the intended materials get packaged for outbound shipment.
• Working with external carriers and freight forwarders to quote, book, and schedule shipments.
• Documenting shipping items using mobile software and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with logistics plans.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons using stenciling equipment.
• Packaging material to ensure that goods do not get damaged during transportation.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers. Insert items into containers using spacers, fillers, and protective padding, while documenting all outbound material.
• Ensuring all work is accomplished following company processes.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications and that the company remains compliant with national and international regulations.
• Assist the Shipping Supervisor with managing shipping materials and supplies, including reordering as needed.
• Assist the Shipping Supervisor with cross-training other team members on shipping processes.
• Assist internal stakeholders with process improvement initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned by company management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Logistics knowledge is an asset.
• A forklift license is an asset.
• Dangerous Good Training is an asset.
• Grade 12 education.

Experience

• 1-3 years of previous logistics experience.
• Previous aviation experience is considered an asset.

Our recruitment commitments :

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.