Shipping Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company located in Halifax is seeking a Shipping Associate to perform and supervise physical activities related to managing shipments. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to perform manual handling tasks. Responsibilities include completing shipping and receiving documentation, maintaining inventory accuracy, and operating material handling equipment. Experience in logistics and familiarity with shipping software are valuable. The position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical activities without restriction, including kneeling, bending, and standing.
• Willingness to learn and ability to adapt.
• Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workload and collaborate with warehouse team.
• Maintain picking accuracy for customer shipments.
• Load and unload freight while ensuring documentation is correct.
• Operate forklift and pump truck safely.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational and planning skills

Manual material handling

Adaptability to change

Professionalism and confidentiality

Experience with RF Scanners

Strong computer skills

Logistics experience

Job description

The shipping associate will perform and/or supervise general physical activities to load, unload, sort and move shipments by hand or using material handling equipment. Manage verification, acceptance, counting, and inputting into D365 Microsoft system of all incoming goods and their condition.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual material handling without restriction requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities: kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and grasping
• Willingness to learn and adaptable to change
• Operates with utmost professionalism and confidentiality
• Previous experience in order picking, packing using RF Scanners, and general warehouse duties is an asset
• Strong computer skills, specifically shipping software
• Experience in logistics, dealing with various freight/courier partners

Responsibilities

• Supporting the workload daily and working together with the warehouse supervisor and team
• Work well in a fast-paced environment
• Completing all receiving/shipping/picking/packing/inventory checks as required for quality control
• Prioritize and pick material to fill and process orders
• Maintain picking accuracy and responsibility for complete and correct shipments to customers
• Monitor inventory levels of product daily
• Print and process various documents, e.g., picklist, packing list and bill of ladings
• Ensure shipping and receiving documents are completed and correct
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Manage and meet the needs of customer delivery dates and delivery deadlines
• Assemble orders
• Operate a forklift and pump truck safely
• Perform other duties as required