Junior Shipper - Receiver

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Junior Shipper - Receiver on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office. 

Role:

Performs various tasks related to the planning and control of shipping/receiving. In addition, may be required to perform the duties of a production clerk and general helper.

Level of Responsibility: Well established work processes and duties. Some analysis is required before independently selecting from known processes.

Tasks:

• Receives merchandise at the loading docks or in the yard.
• Receive merchandise into the company system.
• Communicate and follow up on any receiving problems.
• Pack goods and complete shipping documents according to specifications.
• Monitor and make purchase requests for receiving, shipping and packaging materials.
• Coordinate outbound shipments.
• Provide customers with packing and shipping quotes.
• Deliver merchandise to internal customers.
• Write receiving and shipping reports
• Pick up and distribute lab coats.
• Inspect and clean shipping containers
• Operate and inspect appropriate transportation equipment (engineering, forklift, overhead crane, ...).
• All other related tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, diploma of vocational studies or equivalent combined with 1 - 2 years of relevant experience.
• Valid skills cards.
• Reading of blueprints.
• Ability to retrieve and enter data using a computer system.
• Use of production databases.
• Good knowledge of French. Basic knowledge of English is an asset (Receipt of items accompanied by documentation in English). 
• Manual dexterity.

Work hours: 7am-3pm

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.