shipping and receiving clerk

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

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Asset languages

• Panjabi

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Manufacture
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Food processing industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• 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
• Supervise material handlers and helpers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pallet lifters

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)