Shipping Associate

Kent Building Supplies; Truro; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies in Truro, Canada, is seeking a Shipping Associate to manage shipping and receiving operations. Candidates will support daily workloads in a fast-paced environment and ensure accuracy in shipments while operating equipment such as forklifts.

The ideal applicant has strong communication and organizational skills, can handle manual tasks, and possesses experience in warehouse duties. This position emphasizes teamwork and provides opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive, manual material handling without restriction.
• Previous experience in order picking and packing.
• Strong computer skills, specifically in shipping software.

Responsibilities

• Support workload daily with the warehouse supervisor and team.
• Complete inventory checks for quality control.
• Maintain picking accuracy for shipments to customers.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight.
• Operate a forklift and pump truck safely.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Manual material handling

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Computer skills

Experience with RF scanners

Logistics experience

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 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

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

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully.