Shipper / Receiver I

Kibbi; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

Quarterly Bonus

Annual Incentive

Retirement match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Vacation

Scholarship Program

Training Development

Community Relations

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ship and receive product, maintain an organized warehouse, and support accurate documentation of materials. You will interact with customers and drivers to deliver excellent service and safety-focused operations.

The role requires reliable, independent work, English communication, basic math skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. French is a plus; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.
• Able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• French language ability is considered an asset.
• Basic mathematical skills are required for inventory tasks.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and safe work practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to undergo training and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders and prepare transfers between branches.
• Provide excellent service to customers and truck drivers.
• Verify supplier packing slips and deliveries.
• Notify supervisor of shipment discrepancies or low stock.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized warehouse.
• Unload and load shipments using forklift or manually.
• Ensure accurate paperwork and assist with cycle counts.

Skills

Independent worker

Punctual and reliable

Effective communicator

English proficiency

French asset

Basic math

Health and safety knowledge

Team player

Job description

Why choose Westlake Royal Building Solutions?

• Benefits Day 1!
• Structured Retirement Savings Plan: The Company will match your contributions up to a certain percentage.
• Quarterly Bonus Programs
• Annual Incentive bonus
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: The Company will reimburse up to 50% to a max.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Scholarship Program
• Training & Development - Access to multiple platforms of learning (online, in person, 3rd party training institutions)
• Community Relations - We support and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and efforts in worthwhile causes and donate funds to assist various charitable groups.

Summary

The function of this position is to ship and receive product as required. Additionally, it is expected that the incumbent will maintain an organized warehouse, load picked orders and supply accurate documentation of material received and shipped. There is frequent direct interaction with customers requiring delivery of excellent customer service.

Duties And Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pick customer orders and prepare transfers for other branches in a timely, accurate manner
• Provide excellent customer service – to customers and truck drivers
• Verify supplier-packing slips by physically checking deliveries
• Advise Supervisor of shipment discrepancies immediately
• Advise Supervisor when stock levels are low or back ordered
• Advise Supervisor or Branch Manager of unsafe conditions
• Stock shelves and arrange in a safe and organized fashion
• Unload and load shipments manually and/or with the use of lift truck
• Comply with load weight and secure load restrictions
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse
• Complete safety training as well as follow policies and procedures at all times
• Responsible for verification of material shipped from warehouse
• Prepare paperwork neatly and accurately
• Assist with cycle and year-end inventory counts for the branch

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to follow instructions
• Be willing and able to successfully complete training deemed appropriate for the position
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to speak French an asset
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Good knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedure and understanding of safe work practices
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with others
• Propane fork lift experience
• WHMIS training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most of the work takes place in the warehouse and requires frequent usage of required PPE including safety boots, gloves, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs.

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.

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