warehouse shipping clerk

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Calgary, Alberta, is looking for an experienced logistics professional to manage the distribution of goods and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities include determining shipment methods, preparing shipping documents, and overseeing the loading and unloading of goods. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a high school diploma, along with strong attention to detail and communication skills. This position provides benefits, including health care and free parking.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Bonus

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Counterbalanced forklift training and certification required.
• Experience with warehouse operations and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Determine method of shipment for goods.
• Schedule distribution and maintain records.
• Inspect and verify goods received.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

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Work setting

• Warehouse

Responsibilities

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• 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

• Counterbalanced forklift training
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Narrow aisle forklift training
• Rough terrain forklift training

Experience and specialization

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available