shipping and receiving clerk

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green Job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. This position is considered a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work Setting

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Warehouse
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents
• Assemble containers and crates
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods

Credentials

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Counterbalanced forklift training
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and Specialization

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Inventory control software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Pallet lifters

Specialization or Experience

• Green economy sector

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Dependable
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program