Shipper/Receiver

 

Interested in joining a company that makes a difference 24/7?

What We Do

Lifeline is a medical alarm service that connects seniors to fast, expert help – 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, subscribers are able to directly contact Lifeline by simply pressing a button and a Personal Response Associate quickly assesses the situation and sends the appropriate help.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for seniors and their caregivers by enabling independent living and we are passionate about providing peace of mind and reassurance to those who depend on our service.

Position Summary: This position will be responsible for daily shipping and receiving duties, support of the refurbishment process, and inventory management. This individual will also provide departmental support as required. 

Key responsibilities:

• Receive all incoming packages and distribute parcels to other departments 
• Ship out all outbound packages daily
• Use an inventory system to document all inbound equipment and outbound shipments. Put away equipment in assigned bins or locations
• Maintain the upkeep and tidiness of the shipping and receiving area
• Utilize PROM line (an internal application software) to reprogram Lifeline hardware
• Assist with the cleaning and preparation of Lifeline hardware for shipment 
• Provide general office help and other office maintenance duties
• Assist with other daily departmental functions such as cleaning, refurbishing and upgrading firmware 

Working hours: must be available to work onsite any 8-hour shift between 9:00 am-6:30 pm, Monday – Friday.

Workplace location: 105 – 95 Barber Greene Rd, Toronto, ON, M3C 3E9

Compensation: $ 39,000.00 - $39,500.00 annually 

Duration: Full time position

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma                                           

Experience required: 2 years of relevant work experience with shipping & receiving and/or inventory management preferred

Skills:

• Fluent English is required (verbal and written)
• Experience with Windows, Excel, and Word 
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal to communicate effectively with customers and staff
• Good organizational skills, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Hands-on, action-oriented approach with a demonstrated ability to execute independently
• Solid listening and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and address equipment problems

Physical Demands

• Need to be able to lift up to 40lbs
• Need to be able to stand five to six hours/day
• Need to be able to walk about 20 feet between our storage room and work area several times per day
• Rare exposure to cold and draft, when door needs to be kept open for deliveries

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources (HRSupport@medicalalert.com) of any accommodation(s) that you may require to any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.