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Shipper / Receiver

Location: Oakville, ON
Reporting To: Manager, Procurement & Logistics

We are looking for a knowledgeable and organized shipper/receiver to ship, receive and record the movement of stock to and from our company.

Partsroom differentiates itself from competitors with a focus on quality, availability of a broad range of parts, and expedient delivery. The successful candidate will be organized and service driven, applying their solid knowledge of shipping and receiving in a timely and efficient manner.

Ideally, you will have 1-2 years of parts and/or aerial lift equipment industry (or related) experience and a good understanding of the shipping/receiving process.

Shipper/Receiver Duties and Responsibilities

Performs general physical activities in order to load, unload, sort and move shipments by hand or using material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, forklifts, scissor lifts)
Examines shipment contents and compares with records, such as invoices, packing slips, pick lists, sales orders and purchase orders to verify the completeness and accuracy of shipments
Examines shipment contents to identify any damage or obvious quality issues
Picks orders from inventory in accordance with specifications on sales slips or order forms
Packs, seals and labels materials to prepare for shipping
Arranges shipping for delivery of outbound parcels to customers
Performs tasks in multi-temperature environments
Adheres to shipping and receiving policies/procedures and regulatory compliance procedures
Maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and/or standards and completes appropriate documentation as required
Prepares documents such as bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials
Updates computer systems with shipping and receiving information
Determines shipping methods for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
Contacts carrier representative(s) to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials
Confers and corresponds with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications
Orders and stores shipping supplies to maintain stock inventory
Maintains shipping and receiving area
Monitors inventory levels and inventory movement and assists management in identifying high moving parts as well as low moving parts, and suggesting inventory replenishment tactics and/or promotional opportunities
Conducts regular inventory audits
Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
Inspects the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages
Ensures optimal layout of the warehouse and ensures efficient space utilization

Shipper/Receiver Accountabilities and Performance Measures

Accountable for achievement of corporate shipping turnaround KPI’s (e.g. 95% of orders shipped same day if orders received before 2:30pm).
Accountable for ensuring our systems accurately reflect our physical inventory
Responsible for receiving purchases in a timely manner
Responsible for monitoring pending and partially fulfilled customer orders for any backordered items and takes appropriate measures/escalation to expedite receipt by Partsroom of these items. Ensures that these customer orders are shipped as soon as possible after successful receipt of the backordered items.

Essential Skills/Qualifications

Knowledge of health and safety procedures, standards and regulations
Familiarity with computer hardware and use of ERP software sufficient to perform the following tasks: data entry, document management, label making, warehouse management, order processing, transportation management, procurement and electronic mail.
Ability to efficiently utilize packing tools (e.g. tape guns, strapping machines), measurement tools (e.g. scales, measuring tape) and material handling equipment (e.g. dollies, forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts).
Attention to detail coupled with a focus on quality and accuracy
A Shipper/Receiver should have the following skill sets: active listening, reading comprehension, instructing, coordination, time management, speaking, writing, mathematics, monitoring, social perceptiveness and critical thinking.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively.
Keen interest to learn about Partsroom and our products.
Self-motivated and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Providing service to others and working with co-workers in a friendly environment.
Knowledge of either parts handling or aerial lift equipment (or related industry) is an asset.
Knowledge of customs and tariff codes as they relate to trans-border shipping is an asset.

Experience and Education

Minimum of a high school diploma. Post-secondary education is an asset.
Experience with information systems and/or ERP software an asset.
A forklift certificate is considered an asset.