Shipper/Receiver

W. R. MEADOWS, INC.; Milton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

W. R. MEADOWS, INC. in Milton, Ontario is seeking a reliable Shipper/Receiver to pull orders, package and ship materials, and maintain accurate records. The role involves loading/unloading trucks, verifying orders, and assisting with warehouse duties.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of shipping/receiving and forklift experience, able to lift up to 70 lbs, and able to work in varying temperatures. Forklift certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum basic reading and math skills.
• Minimum 1 year shipping & receiving and forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull items from production, package and store correctly.
• Accurately pull and combine customer orders for shipping; verify quantities vs documents.
• Load and unload trucks (van, flat bed, step deck, container).
• Maintain shipping records such as returns and pallets.
• Inspect incoming goods against packing lists and documents.
• Unpack, sort, and route goods to storage areas.
• Collect information for damage claims on in-transit goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies.
• Assist in warehouse maintenance.
• Package orders for out-of-town shipments.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.
• Assist as a General Laborer when needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Extreme temperatures tolerance

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Education

Basic reading and math skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

A Shipper/Receiver pulls orders accurately in preparation for prompt shipment and verifies incoming shipments. Identifies and transports material normally using a forklift truck to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into vans or on flatbeds. Responsible for the accuracy of shipping documents and verification with all open orders. Prepares records of receipt of incoming material.

Essential Functions:

• Pull items from production and have them packaged and stored correctly
• Accurately pull and combine customer orders for shipping. Verify quantity and counts vs. documents
• Load and unload various transport trucks (closed van, flat bed, step deck, container)
• Maintain other shipping records such as goods returned, returnable pallets, etc.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing lists and other documents.
• Unpack, sort, and route goods to their appropriate storage areas.
• Collects information for damage claims on in-transit damage.
• Maintain accurate inventory records
• Notify supervisor of any discrepancies

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assists in warehouse maintenance.
• Packages orders for out-of-town shipments.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.
• Assist as a General Laborer when needed.

Knowledge, Skille and Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and directions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift a up to 70 lbs
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (Winter-cold and Summer-hot)
• Ability to operate a forklift

Education and Experience:

• Minimum basic reading and math skills
• Minimum 1 year prior shipping & receiving and forklift operation experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Forklift operator certification preferred but not required
• Must successfully pass in-house forklift training and certification

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. (Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned at the supervisor’s discretion)