Shipping & Inventory Coordinator
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Original job description
We are seeking a physically fit, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate with experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, and operating reach trucks and material handling equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, handling high-security and serialized materials, coordinating distribution activities, and ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards. The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Pick, pack, and ship orders accurately within 24 48 hours or established service-level timelines.
- Receive incoming shipments and verify quantities against packing slips.
- Submit receiving documentation to the Senior Customer Service Advisor within 24 hours.
- Coordinate bulk order distribution and departmental mail.
- Track shipments, waybill numbers, parcel counts, shipping dates, and serialized inventory ranges.
- Handle controlled, high-security, and serialized materials accurately.
- Conduct cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and regular inventory checks.
- Maintain warehouse organization, stock replenishment, and FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records in computerized systems.
- Update the Shipping Manager database and MOVES daily.
- Safely operate reach trucks and other material handling equipment.
- Follow OHS procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Regularly lift boxes weighing up to 35 lbs (approximately 16 kg).
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year of experience operating a reach truck.
- Minimum 2 years of shipping and inventory control experience in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to perform physically demanding warehouse tasks and lift up to 35 lbs regularly.
- Must own CSA-approved safety footwear.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling serialized or controlled inventory.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to complete required background checks and mandatory training.
- Driver's License: A valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Valid reach truck operator training and certification.
- Typing speed of at least 35 WPM.
- At least 1 year of experience using supply chain software.
- At least 2 years of accurate data processing or data entry experience.
- At least 1 year of experience using computerized inventory management systems.
- At least 1 year of experience operating material handling equipment safely.
- At least 1 year of experience handling controlled inventory or working in a secure environment.
- At least 1 year of experience following OHS standards and working-alone policies.
- Strong computer proficiency and database navigation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Process and track shipments, receive and verify incoming goods, coordinate distribution, and accurately handle controlled and serialized materials. Maintain inventory records, conduct counts and reconciliations, organize and replenish stock, operate material handling equipment safely, and follow OHS procedures.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of reach truck operating experience, and at least two years of warehouse shipping and inventory control experience. Candidates must be able to regularly lift up to 35 pounds, own CSA-approved safety footwear, hold a valid Class 5 driver's license, and complete required background checks and training.
Skills
- Shipping And Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Reach Truck Operation
- Material Handling Equipment Operation
- Order Picking And Packing
- Shipment Tracking
- Serialized Inventory Handling
- Cycle Counting
- Stock Reconciliation
- FIFO Stock Rotation
- Inventory Data Entry
- Warehouse Organization
- Occupational Health And Safety Compliance
- Database Navigation
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Operations
- Reach Truck
- Material Handling Equipment
- Serialized Inventory
- Controlled Materials
- High-Security Materials
- Cycle Counts
- Stock Reconciliation
- FIFO
- Inventory Management Systems
- Supply Chain Software
- Shipping Manager Database
- MOVES
- Waybill Numbers
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- CSA-Approved Safety Footwear
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Data Entry
- Background Checks
- Secure Environment