Receiver/Shipper Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Halifax seeks a Receiver to manage the physical activities of loading and unloading shipments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills and experience in warehouse duties. You will support daily operations under the supervision of the warehouse supervisor, complete shipping and receiving tasks, and maintain inventory accuracy. Forklift experience is a plus, and adaptability to changes in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive manual material handling activities.
• Previous experience in warehouse duties is beneficial.
• Experience in logistics and dealing with freight partners.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workload with the warehouse supervisor.
• Complete all receiving, shipping, and inventory checks.
• Maintain picking accuracy for shipments to customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organizational and planning skills

Adaptability

Strong computer skills

Forklift operation

Tools

RF Scanners

Microsoft D365

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 D365 Microsoft system of all incoming goods and their condition.

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 order picking, packing 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 Experience is an asset

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/inventory checks as required for quality control
• Prioritize and pick material to fill and process orders
• Maintain picking accuracy and responsibility for complete and correct shipments to customers
• Monitor inventory levels of product daily
• 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
• Assemble orders
• Operate a forklift and pump truck safely
• Manage SPC/Vendor Claims
• Perform other duties as required