Shipper/Receiver (Weekday Nights)

Overview 

The Shipper/Receiver ensures seamless processing of outgoing shipments and incoming items.  The Shipper/Receiver understands the impact of this position to other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of outgoing items.   

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices. 

• Put away received materials to proper storage locations. 

• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records in Sage for reporting and tracking. 

• Maintain filing of shipping documents. 

• Prepare and schedule shipments and daily transportation needs with different carriers/couriers. 

• Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries. 

• Perform forklift circle checks and routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment. 

• Manage inventory of shipping materials and supplies. 

• Sort and distribute incoming shipments to applicable departments. 

• Perform quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off and report discrepancies to immediate supervisor. 

• Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete. 

• Problem-solve for any causes of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries. 

• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck. 

• Online shipping, tracking, and receiving experience utilizing FedEx, UPS, Purolator and DHL. 

• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred. 

• Min 2 years working experience in shipping and receiving role required. 

• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.  

• Time management skills. 

• Basic mathematical skills. 

• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently. 

• Attention to detail in all areas of work.  

• Dependable, with good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills. 

• Computer skills are a must, specifically Microsoft Office Apps like Outlook and Excel. 

Working Conditions 

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards. 

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. 

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment). 

• Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold or hot weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day. 

• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds. 

• Fast-paced environment. 

• Overtime as required. 

Contacts 

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team, the Inventory and Materials Supervisors, and Production and Plant Management. 

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.