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We are currently seeking a Shipping and Receiving Assistant to join our growing team. The Shipping and Receiving Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting and managing the efficient flow of goods into and out of our facility.

This position is responsible for accurately shipping and receiving goods, ensuring goods are packed according to internal quality standards and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The ideal candidate should be detail orientated, efficient, and capable of managing physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Shipping:
  • Prepare orders for shipment by ensuring orders are accurately picked, packed, and prepared for shipment in accordance with company specifications and standards
  • Generate and print shipping labels and necessary shipping documents (i.e.: packing slips, commercial invoices, bills of lading) using relevant software or systems
  • Schedule and coordinate deliveries or pick-ups with shipping carriers (i.e.: UPS, FedEx, freight companies etc.) to ensure timely dispatch.
  • Double check orders to ensure correct products, quantities and packaging are being shipped.
  • Load outgoing shipment into trucks using appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Identify and promptly resolve shipping-related problems or delays to minimize disruptions.
  • Build pallets using hand tools and power tools
  • Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate shipments and address any shipping-related issues or inquires.

• Receiving:
  • Unload incoming goods from trucks, ensuring the accuracy of items received by matching them with the corresponding purchase orders and packing slips.
  • Inspect all incoming goods for damage or discrepancies and report issues to the Supervisor for further action.
  • Ensure received goods are accurately logged into the management system.
  • Distribute received goods to the appropriate departments in a timely manner.
  • Sort and organize products in the receiving area, ensuring safe storage and easy accessibility for future use or shipping.

• Documentation:
  • Prepare necessary shipping related documents, including packing slips, bills of lading, and invoices
  • Read packing slips, bills of lading, and invoices to accurately locate and identify products and parts.

• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure proper packaging of items to prevent damage during transit.
  • Arrange product on pallets and on skids for shipment using the appropriate packaging materials and methods.

• Health and Safety Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all operational activities.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by performing basic housekeeping duties including sweeping, organizing, and disposing or packing materials.

• Other:
  • Perform general housekeeping duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in warehouse shipping and receiving operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with shipping software or systems is an asset.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes and pallet jack.
• Ability to effectively use hand tools and power tools.
• Skilled in building pallets for efficient shipment and storage.
• Ability to read and interpret measurements using a tape measure.
• Basic math skills or order verification and inventory counting.
• Attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of shipping documents such as packing list, BOL, etc.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to effectively coordinate with team members and other departments.
• Physical ability to lift up-to 30 lbs. and carry loads on a repetitive basis.
• Required to stand, walk, bend and reach for long periods of time.
• Capable or working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

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