Shipper/Receiver

Job Description

Title:

Shipper/Receiver

Department:

Receiving

Reports To:

Inventory Supervisor

Overview

The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for accurately and efficiently managing all incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure smooth operations. This role plays a critical part in supporting other business functions by maintaining precision and timeliness in the shipping and receiving process.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices.
• Put away received materials to proper storage locations.
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records in Sage for reporting and tracking.
• Maintain filing of shipping documents.
• Prepare and schedule shipments and daily transportation needs with different carriers/couriers.
• Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Perform forklift circle checks and routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Manage inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Sort and distribute incoming shipments to applicable departments.
• Perform quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off and report discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete.
• Problem-solve for any causes of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck.
• Online shipping, tracking, and receiving experience utilizing FedEx, UPS, Purolator and DHL.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ working experience in shipping and receiving role is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Dependable, with good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and Excel.

Working Conditions

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold or hot weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Overtime as required.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team, the Inventory and Materials Supervisors, and Production and Plant Management.