Shipping Associate

Kent Building Supplies; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies in Stellarton, NS, is seeking a shipping associate to load, unload, sort and move shipments and manage verification of incoming goods in the D365 system. You will collaborate with the warehouse team, perform picking, packing, inventory checks, operate a forklift, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining accuracy and safety.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and adaptability; previous warehouse experience and experience with RF scanners are

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive material handling (kneeling, bending, standing, etc.).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Operate with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Experience with RF scanners and general warehouse duties is an asset.
• Familiarity with shipping software and logistics partners.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the workload daily and working with the warehouse supervisor and team.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Completing receiving/shipping/picking/packing/inventory checks for quality control.
• Prioritize and pick material to fill and process orders.
• Maintain picking accuracy and ensure correct shipments to customers.
• Monitor daily inventory levels of product.
• Print/process documents like picklists and packing lists.
• Ensure shipping/receiving documents are correct.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound freight.
• Meet customer delivery dates and deadlines.
• Assemble orders.
• Operate forklift and pump truck safely.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

RF scanners experience

Tools

RF Scanners

D365 Microsoft

Forklift operation

Shipping software

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the workload daily and working together with the warehouse supervisor and team
• Work well in a fast-paced environment
• Completing 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 laddings
• 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

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

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