Shipper/Receiver

Wajax; Lively; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employer-paid premiums

E-learning and product training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wajax seeks a warehouse associate to ensure safe goods flow within the branch and warehouse. You will receive, stock, pack, and ship items, operate a forklift, and maintain orderly inventory and records.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid forklift certification, a valid driver’s license, and 1–2 years of related experience. Customer orders and carrier coordination are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School education is required.
• Forklift license/certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and must be insurable.
• 1–2 years of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and verify goods; input data into the tracking system.
• Prepare and pack shipments per packing slip; pick and pack per orders.
• Ship goods following best practices and customer requirements.
• Maintain Bills of Lading; book and arrange carriers.
• Stock shelves; operate forklift; keep work area clean and organized.
• Participate in regular inventory counts and handle emergency orders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Forklift license/certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The Opportunity

Responsible for the safe flow of industrial goods in and within the branch or warehouse. Ensures branches are supplied as necessary by shipping and receiving goods, checking for accuracy, and appropriately processing orders. Supports the warehouse by stocking shelves, performing housekeeping activities within the work area, and operating a forklift in support of the movement of goods.

The Role

• Receives goods into inventory, including unpacking and verifying contents against appropriate documents; ensures received goods are accurately input into the computer tracking system


• Prepares packages to be sent out in accordance with information on the packing slip, picks and packs goods for shipment as per customer and branch orders.


• Ensures goods are shipped in accordance with organizational best practices and customer requirements


• Maintain Bills of Lading, book and arrange carriers for timely delivery of goods.


• Stock shelves with received shipments, using the appropriate sorting/organization system and equipment, including forklifts


• Files packing slips from suppliers and co-workers; prints service and production documents as required


• Completes a daily forklift log


• Ensures the warehouse is always maintained in a clean and organized fashion


• Participate with regularly scheduled counts to ensure inventory is maintained and accurate.


• Handle emergency orders


• Inter branch transfers


• Operates forklift and activities within the work area in a safe manner.

The Candidate

• Education: High School; valid Forklift license/certification; valid driver’s license and must be insurable


• Work Experience: 1-2 years; previous experience in a similar role


• Knowledge: Competent in Microsoft Office.

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Highlights Include

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.


• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.


• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.


• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.


• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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