Inside Sales / Shipping and Receiving Associate

National Concrete Accessories; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supply company in Ottawa is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Associate. The role involves managing records, picking and packing goods, and ensuring accuracy in shipments. Candidates should have customer service skills and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to grow in the logistics field.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping and receiving records.
• Pick and pack goods accurately.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods.
• Maintain internal record-keeping systems.
• Organize distribution and shipping of merchandise.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for keeping records of all products shipped and received. Pick and pack goods, develop shipping labels and documents, and ensure that all orders have been picked and packed correctly. Responsible for verifying incoming shipments, ensure accuracy of goods matching shipping documents and purchase orders. Also, responsible for making deliveries as needed. This position requires operation of a company vehicle.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Services customers via telephone and / or walk-ins and ensures counters are properly stocked. Interacts with customers, vendors, and associates to resolve customer-related and service-related issues.
• Acts as a liaison between warehouse and customers; Picks and packs goods to be shipped and prepares identifying information and shipping instructions.
• Determines method of shipment and preparing all required and supporting documentation. Ensures timely shipment of materials and customer satisfaction.
• Receives merchandise - checks and signs delivery slips and assists with unloading. Affixes barcodes, tags, and security tags, and may operate forklift, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
• Inspects and verifies incoming goods against purchase orders or other documents, records shortages, and rejects damaged goods.
• Organizes distribution and shipping of merchandise. Makes necessary verifications against documents, unpacks, and routes goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Maintains internal record-keeping systems. Contacts transport companies and suppliers in order to expedite, trace, or return merchandise that does not conform to specifications or purchase orders.
• Takes inventory, maintains storage area, organizes, and places stock on shelves. Ensures area is secure at all times.

Nature and Scope

Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.

Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude / independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and / or supervisor.

Work Environment

Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.

No travel required.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

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