Shipper/Reciever

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.