shipper-receiver

PBF Pita Bread Factory Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator to manage logistics, including shipment determination, distribution scheduling, and supervision of material handlers. Candidates must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in a fast-paced environment. The role involves physical demands and requires handling loads of up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Night shift premium

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role required.
• Computer skills in MS Office suite necessary.
• Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Determine method of shipment and schedule distribution of goods.
• Inspect incoming goods against invoices and maintain internal records.
• Oversee loading, unloading, and supervise material handlers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Windows

Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods
• Supervise material handlers and helpers
• Pay and receive payments for goods
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Loader
• Pallet lifters
• Scanner
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium
  
  

Other Benefits

• Parking available
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities