Night Shift Receiver

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Receiver to join their dynamic warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and sorting shipments while ensuring quality control throughout the process. You will work closely with the warehouse supervisor to meet customer delivery deadlines and maintain efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to perform manual tasks, and experience with RF scanners and shipping software. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to perform manual material handling tasks effectively.
• Previous warehouse experience is a valuable asset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workload and collaborate with the warehouse team.
• Ensure accurate completion of shipping and receiving documents.
• Safely operate forklifts and reach trucks for material handling.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Forklift Operation

Manual Material Handling

Computer Skills

Tools

RF Scanners

Shipping Software

Job description

The Receiver will perform and/or supervise general physical activities to load, unload, sort and move shipments by hand or using material handling equipment. Manage verification, acceptance, counting, and inputting into CSNX system of all incoming goods and their condition.

Night Shift is 4pm to 12:30am

Responsibilities

• Supporting the workload daily and working together with the warehouse supervisor and team
• Work well in a fast-paced environment
• Completing all receiving/shipping/picking/packing as required for quality control
• Print and process various documents, e.g., picklist, packing list and bill of ladings
• Ensure shipping and receiving documents are completed and correct
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Manage and meet the needs of customer delivery dates and delivery deadlines
• Operate a forklift and reach truck safely
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual material handling without restriction requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities: kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and grasping
• Willingness to learn and adaptable to change
• Operates with utmost professionalism and confidentiality
• Previous experience in using RF Scanners, and general warehouse duties is an asset
• Strong computer skills, specifically shipping software
• Experience in logistics, dealing with various freight/courier partners
• Forklift License an asset