Shipper & Receiver

Richards Packaging, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paramedical services

Mental health coverage

Extensive travel insurance with no-ded

Job summary

Richards Packaging Inc. is seeking a dependable Shipper & Receiver to manage inbound and outbound inventory in our Edmonton facility. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team and be responsible for data entry, packing, and order fulfillment.

Join a company with a strong North American presence and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, parmedical services, and travel coverage, while contributing to efficient warehouse operations daily.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent.
• Committed to Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• 1–3 years warehousing & logistics experience.
• Safe operation of forklift, reach truck, pallet lift.
• Strong computer skills with ERP/inventory systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Receive, ship, and process inventory in the facility.
• Enter and maintain warehouse data, KPIs, cycle counts, and receiving info.
• Generate and print pick/pack documentation for orders.
• Adhere to Food Safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect incoming packaging and report damaged goods.
• Unpack products and organize shipments for receipt.
• Verify quantities and IDs against orders; report discrepancies.
• Ensure packing slips match purchase orders and goods.
• Store received goods and move inventory within the warehouse.
• Pick and package orders securely to minimize damage.
• Count products and record lot/serial numbers; recount when needed.
• Stay current on new products and promotions.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and dispose waste safely.
• Cap bottles as needed.

Education

Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Forklift/Reach truck/Pallet lift

Inventory management systems

MS Office / Computer skills

Job description

Description

Richards Packaging Inc., a part of Richards Group, is one of North America’s most established providers of glass and plastic packaging solutions. Founded in 1912, we’ve grown into a leading distributor serving the food and beverage, healthcare, cosmetics, and industrial markets. With a broad portfolio of bottles, jars, closures, dispensing systems, and custom packaging options, Richards Packaging is known for its reliability, product breadth, and exceptional customer service across its North American network.

Why Join Richards:

• Generous compensation package including a competitive base salary
• Fantastic comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Paramedical services granting access to different practitioners
• Mental health coverage
• Extensive travel insurance with no deductible ensuring peace of mind while you travel
• And so much more!

About the Role:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Shipper & Receiver will be essential in receiving, shipping, and processing inventory within our facility. We are looking for a positive, energetic individual who enjoys collaborating with others and is eager to contribute to a successful team.

The successful applicant will:

• Accurately enter and maintain warehouse data, including KPIs, cycle count records, and receiving information, within company systems.
• Generate and print pick/pack documentation to support order fulfillment activities.
• Adhere to all Food Safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect incoming packaging and report damaged goods to the shipping carrier and Warehouse Manager.
• Unpack products and organize shipments for receipt.
• Compare quantities and identification numbers of goods against orders for accuracy; report discrepancies.
• Ensure physical products match packing slips and purchase orders.
• Properly store received goods and facilitate inventory movements within the warehouse.
• Pick orders accurately and package products securely to minimize damage during transit.
• Count products, accounting for quantities and lot/serial numbers, and enter results into corresponding sheets.
• Perform secondary counts when discrepancies occur and report issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Stay current on new products and promotions.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including emptying garbage and disposing of waste safely.
• Occasionally cap bottles as needed.

We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and attributes:

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
• Proven experience in warehousing and logistics (1-3 years preferred).
• Skilled in the safe operation of a forklift, reach truck, and pallet lift.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate ERP, inventory management, and warehouse-related systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is considered an asset.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Richards Packaging Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. We firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self. If you require accommodation, please let us know how we can further support you during the recruitment process.