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Shipper / Receiver I

  • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Why choose Westlake Royal Building Solutions?

  • Benefits Day 1!
  • Structured Retirement Savings Plan: The Company will match your contributions up to a certain percentage.
  • Quarterly Bonus Programs
  • Annual Incentive bonus
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program: The Company will reimburse up to 50% to a max.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation
  • Scholarship Program
  • Training & Development - Access to multiple platforms of learning (online, in person, 3rd party training institutions)
  • Community Relations - We support and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and efforts in worthwhile causes and donate funds to assist various charitable groups.

Summary

The function of this position is to ship and receive product as required. Additionally, it is expected that the incumbent will maintain an organized warehouse, load picked orders and supply accurate documentation of material received and shipped. There is frequent direct interaction with customers requiring delivery of excellent customer service.

Duties And Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Pick customer orders and prepare transfers for other branches in a timely, accurate manner
  • Provide excellent customer service – to customers and truck drivers
  • Verify supplier-packing slips by physically checking deliveries
  • Advise Supervisor of shipment discrepancies immediately
  • Advise Supervisor when stock levels are low or back ordered
  • Advise Supervisor or Branch Manager of unsafe conditions
  • Stock shelves and arrange in a safe and organized fashion
  • Unload and load shipments manually and/or with the use of lift truck
  • Comply with load weight and secure load restrictions
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse
  • Complete safety training as well as follow policies and procedures at all times
  • Responsible for verification of material shipped from warehouse
  • Prepare paperwork neatly and accurately
  • Assist with cycle and year-end inventory counts for the branch

Education, Experience And Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be punctual and reliable
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Be willing and able to successfully complete training deemed appropriate for the position
  • Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to speak French an asset
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
  • Good knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedure and understanding of safe work practices
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Propane fork lift experience
  • WHMIS training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most of the work takes place in the warehouse and requires frequent usage of required PPE including safety boots, gloves, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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Responsibilities

Pick and prepare customer orders and branch transfers, receive and verify deliveries, and load or unload shipments manually or using a lift truck. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse, provide customer service, prepare accurate shipping documentation, and assist with inventory counts.

Requirements

Candidates should be reliable, punctual, able to work independently and with others, follow instructions, communicate effectively in English, and perform basic mathematical calculations. Knowledge of health and safety practices, WHMIS training, and propane forklift experience are listed; the role also requires lifting items up to 50 pounds and using required personal protective equipment.

Skills

  • Order Picking
  • Shipping And Receiving
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Loading And Unloading
  • Lift Truck Operation
  • Load Securement
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Health And Safety Practices
  • WHMIS
  • Propane Forklift Operation
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Structured Retirement Savings Plan With Company Matching
  • Quarterly Bonus Programs
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation Scholarship Program
  • Training And Development
  • Community Relations And Charitable Support

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Shipping And Receiving
  • Order Picking
  • Branch Transfers
  • Customer Service
  • Packing Slips
  • Shipment Discrepancies
  • Stock Levels
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Lift Truck
  • Propane Forklift
  • Load Weight Restrictions
  • Load Securement
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Cycle Counts
  • Year-End Inventory
  • Health And Safety
  • Safe Work Practices
  • WHMIS
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Building Materials
  • Wholesale

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