shipper / receiver

BioPoint, Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class team as a Shipper/Receiver, where your role is vital in a customer-focused procurement team. You'll engage in various tasks like loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining records. This position demands strong communication and problem-solving skills, as you will interact with guests, associates, and suppliers. An exciting opportunity awaits you to represent a reputable brand while working in a fast-paced environment. If you possess a solid work ethic and are ready to take on challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education required for the position.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, sort, and move shipments by hand or equipment.
• Examine received goods for damage and verify shipment accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness in the shipping and receiving area.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Work Ethic

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join the exciting world class team of Emco Waterworks Kitchener

Job Description

Position Overview

As our Shipper/Receiver you are an important part of a procurement team that is customer and service-focused. You always COMMUNICATE clearly with the intent to connect and act in a professional manner with guests, associates, and suppliers.

You are a PROBLEM SOLVER energized by the variety of tasks involved in receiving, processing, and organizing goods. Possessing a solid WORK ETHIC, you work well in fast-paced environments and are known for being responsible and reliable. You are proud to represent the Cabot brand and proactively act as an ambassador and role model.

EXECUTIONAL EXCELLENCE

Under the direction of the Procurement and Logistics Specialist, you will:

1. Perform general physical activities to load, unload, sort and move shipments by hand or using handling equipment.
2. Examine received goods for damage and compare records - such as manifests, invoices, or purchase orders - to verify the accuracy of shipment.
3. Action internal requisition orders and requests; picking, sorting, delivering of goods and maintaining records of such.
4. Ensure received goods are delivered efficiently across property.
5. Complete departmental paperwork including delivery and receiving logs, inventory records etc.
6. Assist with packing items and preparing shipments using online accounts and freight services.
7. Report any low or depleted inventory levels within the department in a timely manner to enable reordering.
8. Correspond with Leaders across property to rectify issues encountered and/or highlight opportunities for improvement to processes.
9. Manage requests for cross-property transfers alongside shipment deliveries to maximize efficiency and adhere to time constraints.
10. Communicate using excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
11. Ensure the shipping and receiving area is always maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
12. Ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
13. Perform local pickup and delivery tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum high school education

Additional Information

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier-free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.