Warehouse Associate – Exports

DHL Express; Halifax; On-site; CAD 49,000,000 - 69,788,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Express in Halifax, NS is hiring a Full-Time Warehouse Associate – Exports. You will manage shipments with precision, support customs processes, and ensure proper packaging and labeling to meet customer needs.

The role requires bilingual English/French communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Standard duties include scanning waybills, handling parcels, and preparing documentation while adhering to health and safety guidelines and the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift certification is required or must be obtained.
• Ability to obtain RAIC and various security certifications as per Transport Canada.

Responsibilities

• Use scanners to scan all waybills.
• Handle parcels and shipments and participate in sort operations.
• Prepare shipment labels and ensure proper packaging and paperwork.
• Comply with the collective agreement and health and safety measures.
• Coordinate transfers by communicating with Service Centre Operations.
• Interact respectfully with team members and provide excellent customer service.
• Understand customs processes for import/export declarations.
• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Bilingual English/French

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanner operation

Job description

DHL Express has an opening for a Full-Time Warehouse Associate – Exports at our Halifax, NS location. You will support the business by accurately and efficiently managing shipments and packages to serve our customers' needs to the best of our ability.

Available Shift: Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 7 PM
Wage: $20.72/hour, increasing as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Responsibilities

• Use scanners (handheld, wrist, wand) to scan all waybills
• Handling of parcels and shipments
• Actively participate in sort operations
• Interact effectively and respectfully with other team members
• Prepare shipment labels and ensure proper packaging and paperwork are compliant to ship items
• Comply with the collective agreement
• Understanding of customs processes in preparation of import/export declarations
• Coordinate shipment transfers by communicating with Service Centre Operations
• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour at all times, promote respect in the workplace and follow all required health and safety measures
• Any other task assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalence
• Minimum one year warehouse/customer service experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Able to lift to 70 lbs and handle bulky, heavy, awkward shipments
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work outdoors for extended periods
• Has or is able to obtain a Forklift certification
• Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) as per Transport Canada Standards
• Ability to obtain Airside Training, SABLE certification, AVOP, and X-ray Certification
• Provide outstanding customer service in English and French

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum one year of warehouse or customer service experience. Ability to obtain Forklift certification, RAIC, Airside Training, SABLE certification, AVOP, and X-ray Certification. Bilingual in English and French an asset. Must pass criminal and background checks.