shipping and receiving supervisor

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

• Retail business.
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre.

Tasks:

• Develop specific plans to prioritize.
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work.
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization.
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery.
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work.
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Train workers in duties and policies.
• Arrange training for staff.
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Supervision:

5-10 people. Shippers and receivers.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.
• Forklift Operator Certification.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Excel.
• MS Word.
• MS Windows.
• Quick Books.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Safety equipment/gear.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Analytical.
• Proactive.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Long term benefits:

Long-term care insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .