Shipper

J.D. Irving, Limited; Truro; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shipper to join their dynamic warehouse team. In this role, you will perform and supervise essential physical activities related to the loading, unloading, and sorting of shipments. Your strong communication and organizational skills will be vital as you ensure accurate processing of orders and maintain inventory levels. This fast-paced environment offers the opportunity to develop your skills in logistics and material handling while working alongside a supportive team. If you are adaptable, professional, and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual handling tasks required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workload and collaborate with the warehouse team.
• Ensure accurate shipping and receiving documentation is completed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Manual material handling

Adaptability

Professionalism

Order picking and packing

Computer skills

Logistics experience

Forklift License

Tools

D365 Microsoft system

RF Scanners

Shipping software

Job description

The Shipper 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 License 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
• Perform other duties as required