Job description
Shipper Receiver/Delivery Truck Driver
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is willing to learn new techniques and best practices in order to keep Grand Bay Home Hardware’s operating ahead of the competition.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Receiver maintains the lumberyard. They load and unload materials, store them in the proper locations. This is accomplished by using a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, lumber carts, etc. (training available) They must also greet and serve yard customers and, therefore, need to be familiar with inventory, prices, returns and exchange policies. Occasional deliveries including possible operation of boom truck. (training available)
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive incoming merchandise.
- Check incoming merchandise against orders or invoices, identify damaged goods, shortages, and backorders.
- Report any shortages, damaged goods, and backorders to your supervisor.
- Load and unload materials.
- Take all necessary safety precautions when handling freight, tools, and equipment.
- Be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, including forklift, lumber cart, pallet jack, banding machine, etc.
- Restock lumber bins, sheds, etc. when they are depleted.
- Identify and assist customers with advice, information, and/or help in gathering and loading orders.
- Keep the yard clean and the inventory neat and orderly.
- Be familiar with the locations(s) of all inventory and equipment.
- Assist customers in handling large or heavy items.
- Work on any special projects assigned by your supervisor, after determining their priority in relation to your other duties.
- Occasional deliveries when necessary.
- Work on any special projects assigned by your supervisor, after determining their priority in relation to your other duties.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance to provincial and federal safety legislation, as well as use of good common sense. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Drivers License Class 5
- Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, management, and employees.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
- Must be alert to all yard activities to help customers, use equipment properly, help in loss control and yard safety and security measures, etc.
- Must read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form.
- Must safely operate yard equipment and tools, including forklift, pallet jack, lumber cart, banding machine, radial arm saw, etc. (training available)
- Must move materials weighing up to 100 pounds to or from the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.
- Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.
- Customer oriented
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports directly to the Warehouse Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Staff Discount
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.13-$23.09 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grand Bay-Westfield, NB E5K 1A7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
