SHIPPER/RECEIVER

Acting as an expert of the shipping department, and reporting to the Shipping Manager, the Shipper/ Receiver is responsible for managing the movement of goods in and out of the facility.  While operating in a safe and responsible manner, the Shipper/Receiver will ensure accurate documentation, inventory control as well as accurate and timely delivery.   

*Mandatory travel to Drummondville Quebec for training, possibly 2 trips  between date of hire until January of 2027. Employees will work/ train in Quebec for 2 weeks, and then return home for 2 weeks (off)*

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

• Receiving shipments: Unloading trucks, inspecting goods for damage or discrepancies, verifying items against purchase orders
• Organizing stock for easy retrieval, maintaining accurate logs, and updating records to ensure reliable inventory tracking
• Carry out the weekly physical inventory of finished products and ensure their rotation
• Shipping orders: Picking or verifying items, packaging according to carrier specifications, generating shipping labels and bills of lading, and preparing loads for carrier pickup
• Participating in and providing necessary training to peers to perform the work as required
• Perform any other tasks related to this position, as requested by the Shipping manager
• Ensure that workplaces meet the company's standards of cleanliness and safety
• Suggest any measures aimed at improving production activities and occupational health/safety.
• Support the production department in unloading the finished goods from the production line
• Support the unloader for rail cars by working as a backup operator to unload chemicals from trains / trucks into the tanks
• Work as a backup operator on the production line based on production priorities if necessary

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your Education : 

• High School Diploma
• Valid Forklift Certification

Your Knowledge : 

• Forklift Operation
• Use of handheld scanners and tablets to scan part labels;
• Training in handling hazardous materials (an asset);
• GPAO software: AS/400 (an asset);
• Basic computing skills;
• Experience in a manufacturing plant (asset);
• Health and Safety Standards.
• Ability to consult and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS);

Your Skills And Attitudes:

• Autonomy;
• Organizational skills;
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail;
• Good flexibility and adaptability;
• Proficiency with computer system;
• Team spirit / Team Player;

The Work Conditions : 

• Handling of hazardous products;
• Mandatory use of a cartridge respirator, gloves, and coveralls depending on the work area;
• Mandatory use of safety glasses, earplugs, and safety boots at all times.
• Wearing contact lenses is prohibited;

Your Physical Requirements :

• Physical strength required (occasional handling of heavy loads);
• Good general physical condition (work is done sitting / standing up most of the time)