Shipper and Receiver

NOC CODE 14400

Shippers and receiver

Description

Shippers and receivers ship, receive and record the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from an establishment. They are employed in the public sector and by retail and wholesale establishments, manufacturing companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.

Work week duration

Shippers and receivers usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.

Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Shippers and receivers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

• Determine method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, customs forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer
• Assemble containers and crates, record contents manually or by computer, pack goods to be shipped and affix identifying information and shipping instructions
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks or other conveyances
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Unpack, code and route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping systems
• May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

• Handling material manually
• Standing
• Bending or twisting the body
• Making repetitive motions
• Walking and running
• Sitting

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.

N.O.C Code 14400