Shipper / Receiver I

Westlake Royal Building Products; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured Retirement Savings Plan

Quarterly Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation

Job summary

A building solutions company in Ottawa is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage shipping and receiving tasks effectively. The role includes picking customer orders, providing outstanding customer service, and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. Candidates must be reliable, possess strong communication skills, and be able to perform various physical tasks. Experience with propane forklifts and WHMIS training is an asset. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Ability to follow instructions effectively.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• WHMIS training required.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders and prepare transfers.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and truck drivers.
• Verify supplier-packing slips for deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic mathematical functions

Customer service skills

Forklift experience

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 procedures 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.