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About the Position:
This position is responsible for the strategic management of our supply warehouse, pulp and reject storage, inventory, and shipping & receiving operations, admin and workorder entry. This position is also responsible for utilizing correct methods in accordance with established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.
Specific Responsibilities:
Warehouse
- Organizes, maintains and improves warehouse operations;
- Ensures the day-to-day flow of warehouse operations run according to ALS Group standards;
- Oversees the storage of supplies in the warehouse area.
Inventory Control
- Ensures the integrity and accuracy of all supply inventories for the laboratory and warehouse;
- Responsible for the inventory and ordering of all cylinder gases for the laboratory;
- Responsible for regular inventory counts and communicating inventory levels to finance and purchasing;
Pulp and Reject
- Develop a system to store pulp and rejects in an organized fashion;
- Coordinate the pulp and reject storage, disposal and return to clients in a timely manner;
- Provide inventory count to invoice clients for their pulp and reject storage.
- Manage sample disposition, including invoice preparation, on a monthly basis
Personnel
- Communicates and enforces ALS Group employment policies and procedures;
- Communicates and enforces ALS Group safety, health and environment policies;
- Trains workers in duties and policies and ensures smooth operation of equipment;
- Administrative duties and workorder entry
Shipping and Receiving
- Develops and maintains a procedure manual for the shipping & receiving department;
- Oversees the selection and scheduling of common carriers to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery of all shipments;
- Oversees the preparation of all Commercial Invoices and ensures all documents accompanying shipments and are accurate;
- Maintains an accurate and up to date shipping log and confirmation of delivery;
- Along with the Manager ensures the most cost effective and efficient method of shipment to international locations;
- Organizes container shipments when necessary;
- Responsible for maintaining all department specific ISO documentation;
- Provides assistance to clients and other ALS Branches when necessary;
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Vehicles & Equipment
- Maintains up to date maintenance logs on all trucks and forklifts;
- Ensures vehicles and equipment are regularly maintained;
- Ensure that all the departmental staff have proper licenses and certifications to operate vehicles and equipment.
Safety
- Promotes Safety and Housekeeping in all activities surpassing accordance with health and safety legislation;
- Communicates and enforces ALS Group safety, health and environment policies.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent command of the English language, strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong customer service focus, interpersonal and organizational abilities;
- Demonstrated judgement, creativity, integrity and ability to solve problem;
- Excellent prioritization skills with minimal guidance and direction;
- Ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team;
- Strong documentation and communication skills;
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
- Strong Microsoft Office skills;
- Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to operate a forklift and participate in inventory counts.
Required Qualifications:
- Some post-secondary education in warehousing, shipping & receiving, and/or logistics required;
- Diploma in warehousing and shipping, or logistics preferred;
- Applicable Provincial driver’s license with clean driving history required;
- Forklift license and experience operating a forklift required;
- Two to three years of warehousing experience required;
- Two to three years of experience in shipping & receiving, with experience in dealing with dangerous goods and international S&R required;
- Minimum of two years supervisory experience required.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to regularly lift 10 to 20lbs;
- Ability to work in a dusty environment;
- Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;
- Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required;
- Ability to stand for a full shift;
- Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities.
Our benefits include:
- An estimated hourly pay of $32.05 CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
- Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
- Additional vacation days for years of service
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
