Shipper Receiver Contract

Westlake Chemical; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join their team in Calgary. This role involves shipping and receiving products while ensuring an organized warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service and possess strong communication and organizational skills. You will be responsible for picking orders, verifying deliveries, and maintaining safety standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your growth and offers a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders and prepare transfers accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and drivers.
• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to lift 20lbs and up

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Propane Fork Lift

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The function of this position is to ship and receive product as required. Additionally, it is expected that the incumbent will maintain an organized warehouse, load picked orders and supply accurate documentation of material received and shipped. There is frequent direct interaction with customers requiring delivery of excellent customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Pick customer orders and prepare transfers for other branches in a timely, accurate manner
2. Provide excellent customer service – to customers and truck drivers
3. Verify supplier-packing slips by physically checking deliveries
4. Advise Supervisor of shipment discrepancies immediately
5. Advise Supervisor when stock levels are low or back ordered
6. Advise Supervisor or Branch Manager of unsafe conditions
7. Stock shelves and arrange in a safe and organized fashion
8. Unload and load shipments manually and/or with the use of lift truck
9. Comply with load weight and secure load restrictions
10. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse
11. Complete safety training as well as follow policies and procedures at all times
12. Responsible for verification of material shipped from warehouse
13. Prepare paperwork neatly and accurately
14. Assist with cycle and year-end inventory counts for the branch

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to follow instructions
• Be willing and able to successfully complete training deemed appropriate for the position
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to speak French an asset
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Good knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedure and understanding of safe work practices
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to lift 20lbs and up
• Propane fork lift experience an asset
• WHMIS training an asset

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most of the work takes place in the warehouse and requires frequent usage of required PPE including safety boots, gloves, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.