Warehouse/Shipping Associate
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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General Description
The Warehouse/Shipping Associate is responsible for supporting daily warehouse and yard operations, including inventory management, order picking, material handling, and shipping/receiving. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Skill/Effort Requirements
The Warehouse/Shipping Associate is responsible for supporting daily warehouse and yard operations, including inventory management, order picking, material handling, and shipping/receiving. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Skill/Effort Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous warehouse, shipping/yard, or material handling experience is an asset
- Valid forklift certification required (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience loading and unloading trucks
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems
- Ability to read and speak English to understand instructions, safety procedures, and documentation
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work (max 50lbs)
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Organize and maintain Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to ensure accurate stock levels
- Pick, pack, and prepare components and materials for orders
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Perform quality checks on parts and materials as required
- Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and yard, including general cleaning duties
- Receive and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders
- Label, store, and track materials in designation locations
- Perform regular inventory counts and assist with stock control
- Use basic computer systems for inventory and order processing
- Assist with general yard duties, including outdoor material organization
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions as required
- Follow all health and safety policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet operational goals
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and drivers
- Warehouse environment
- Shipping yard
- Some office work
- Exposure to Manufacturing environment
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Responsibilities
Manage inventory and prepare orders by picking, packing, labeling, and tracking materials, while receiving and verifying shipments. Operate forklifts and other equipment, load and unload trucks, maintain an organized warehouse and yard, and follow safety procedures.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and previous warehouse, shipping, yard, or material-handling experience is an asset. A valid forklift certification is required or must be obtained; candidates should also have basic computer skills, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate in English.
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Order Picking and Packing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Quality Checks
- Stock Control
- Inventory Systems
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork and Communication
- Physical Stamina
- Outdoor Work
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Vendor Managed Inventory
- Inventory Management
- Order Picking
- Packing
- Material Handling
- Forklift Certification
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and Unloading
- Purchase Orders
- Inventory Systems
- Order Processing
- Stock Control
- Quality Checks
- Warehouse Organization
- Yard Operations
- Health and Safety
- Machinery Manufacturing