Shipper-Receiver

Westlake Management Services, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages – starting $24.40/HR

Health benefits – Medical, Dental, RR$

PPE, coveralls and rain gear provided

Job summary

Westlake Management Services, Inc. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Shipper/Receiver to join our Shipping Team. This full-time role loads and unloads materials, moves them to storage areas, and picks items within the warehouse to fulfill orders.

The position requires OSHA-style safety awareness, basic math, forklift certification, and English fluency. We offer competitive starting wages, health benefits, PPE, and RRSP contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping/receiving or loader/packer roles is preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate in English clearly.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate basic warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and process shipping documentation to fulfill orders on time.
• Load/unload materials and move them to/from storage areas.
• Select and pick materials within the warehouse and yard, understanding SKU locations.

Skills

Forklift certification

English fluency

Basic math

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE & safety gear

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

We are seeking an enthusiastic Shipper/Receiver to join the Shipping Team. This position will be responsible for loading and unloading materials and deliveries, as well as moving them to and from storage areas. Additionally, they will be selecting and picking materials within the warehouse.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

We are also seeking applicants who understand that employees make key contributions to developing a pro-safe work environment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Wages: Starting $24.40/Hour
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, RRSP
• Company provided: PPE, coveralls and rain gear

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety rules.
• Ability to process all relevant Shipping documentation and to fulfill customers orders according to timelines/deadlines provided.
• Loading and unloading materials and deliveries, as well as moving them to and from storage areas.
• Selecting and picking materials within the warehouse
• Gain a good understanding of various Pipe and Electrical Fittings SKU’s with regard to the yard/warehouse locations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Shipping Loader Operator, or equivalent, and has demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of computers skills.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 Ibs
• Demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset.
• Must have the ability to work staggered shift schedule.
• Must be able to read and communicate fluently in English language.
• Must have basic math skills
• Maintain a valid Alberta Driver’s License and appropriate forklift certification.
• Must have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES

• Safety Centered
• Ability to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor
• Results Driven
• Team Oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Communicate in a professional manner
• Organized
• Attention to detail and focus on the task at hand is extremely important.
• Flexible and adaptable to change

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, push, bend, twist or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate as this position is based in the warehouse and outdoors. The work is required in the operation of forklifts and other machinery including but not limited to cut-off saws, shrink-wrappers and others which require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.