Receiving Inspector

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited in Calgary, AB is seeking a Receiving Inspector to manage material receiving and quality-based intake processes. You will ensure accuracy, follow standard procedures, and maintain safe, efficient warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, performing receiving duties, and verifying quality and quantity of goods while maintaining thorough documentation. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and strong safety awareness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Warehouse/Distribution Centre with receiving focus.
• Certification to operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklift, reach truck, dock stocker.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written).
• Proven ability to work in a team or independently.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift and reach truck in a busy warehouse.
• Unload, check, and put away incoming materials.
• Ensure products meet quality and quantity requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment.
• Follow receiving practices to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Document discrepancies and report to supervisor.
• Complete routine receiving and inventory documentation.
• Operate equipment like scanners and scales as needed.
• Adhere to all safety, security, and housekeeping protocols.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

MHE certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Scanner use

Pallet jack operation

Job description

We are looking for aReceiving Inspector to join our team in Calgary, AB. The Receiving Inspector reports to the Quality Manager and will primarily be responsible for all functions associated with material receiving, ensuring the efficient and accurate intake of goods. The Receiving Inspector will perform all duties in a timely and orderly fashion, with the utmost care, integrity, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe operation of forklift and reach truck in a busy environment.
• General receiving duties including unloading, checking, and putting away materials.
• Ensure that incoming products meet quality and quantity requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow standard receiving practices and work instructions to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy.
• Document and identify any discrepancies and report to the Quality Inspector or team lead.
• Accurately complete routine documentation required for receiving and inventory management.
• Perform a variety of physically demanding duties according to standard work instructions, such as unloading goods.
• Participate in process-specific training and adhere to all work instructions and guidelines.
• Demonstrate and maintain a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a traditional warehouse environment, such as scanners, computers, scales, pallet jacks, and motorized material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, power jacks).
• Demonstrate and maintain professional interpersonal skills when interacting with internal and external personnel.
• Follow all company safety, security, and housekeeping protocols, respecting customers, company property, and equipment.
• Proactively contribute to accident and incident prevention by completing applicable reports promptly and accurately when required.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Your Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience working in a Warehouse/Distribution Centre, with a focus on receiving and inventory management.
• Certification in operating material handling equipment (MHE) required (e.g., forward reach, dock stocker, clamp, single/double walkie, turret, order picker).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and safety regulations within the business unit.