shipping and receiving clerk

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Asset languages:

Panjabi; Punjabi.

Work setting:

• Warehouse.
• Manufacture.
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre.
• Food processing industry.

Tasks:

• Determine method of shipment.
• Schedule distribution of goods.
• Schedule transportation conveyances.
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
• Assemble containers and crates.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents.
• Maintain internal record-keeping system.
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods.
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Pack goods to be shipped.
• Unpack goods received.
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments.
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods.
• Supervise material handlers and helpers.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Forklift Operator Certification.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Database software.
• Spreadsheet.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Word.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Pallet lifters.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Tight deadlines.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.