With our current and expected growth we're looking to add a Shipper/Receiver to our afternoon shift. This position will work Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 1:00 am, banking 1/2 hour daily which enables you to enjoyed extra days off around stat holidays (paid w/banked time) AND a paid week off at Christmas.
Founded in 1986, Tradesman Manufacturing is a family-owned HVAC manufacturer in Lethbridge, AB. Our goal is to manufacture products that both we and our customers can be proud of while continually striving to improve. Employees at every level are responsible and accountable for the company’s health and safety performance. Active participation by everyone, everyday is necessary for the safety excellence this company expects.
At Tradesman we enjoy:
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An extra day off around statutory holidays (4 day long weekends 7 times per year!)
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A week long shut down at Christmas!
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A free breakfast program for all employee's to enjoy at the beginning of each shift!
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Medical & dental benefits (including Life & LTD insurance, EFAP & Virtual health)!
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Health spending accounts!
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Annual Safety Boot allowances!
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RRSP matching!
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Competitive wages!
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Year-round steady work!
REPORTS TO: Supply Chain Manager
SALARY RANGE: $21.00-27.00/Hour
HOURS: 42.5 hours weekly (includes 2.5 hrs banked)
SUMMARY: The Shipper-Receiver is responsible for accepting, inspecting, and recording the movement of parts, supplies, materials and equipment to (and within) Tradesman facilities, as well as ensuring all product is delivered and placed into the proper locations in addition to picking orders, preparing orders for shipment and loading/staging orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Receive product physically into the warehouse and into the SAGE inventory system.
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Documenting receiving discrepancies (damage, shortages, overages, non-conformance etc.)
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Use picking slips to accurately pick customer orders.
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Prepare orders for shipment (skid product, shrink wrap skids, etc.)
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Assemble containers and crates, pack products to be shipped in a manner that maximizes space utilization and prevents damage.
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Verify that picking slips match orders and physical product being shipped.
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Prepare identifying information and shipping instructions. Ensure each skid is labelled properly.
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Load efficiently and effectively within the time limits set out.
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Ensure all inventory is accurately accounted for and put in appropriate locations.
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Perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, and storing.
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Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is to be received in or shipped out.
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Complete paperwork or forms required to record non-conformance product.
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Various cleaning duties insuring a clean and efficient warehouse; emptying garbage/recycling receptacles.
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Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, etc.
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Utilize computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.
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Maintain and develop positive business relationships with customers’, vendors and/or personnel.
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Anticipate problems, offer solutions, as well as seeking ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Inventory operations.
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Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information, variety and quantities against purchase orders or work orders.
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Perform all duties in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
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Perform daily/weekly/monthly documentation (daily forklift inspections, warehouse audits, LEAN audits).
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Clear and concise communication with supervisor on work schedules/flows.
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Over-time as required.
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Other duties as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Manual dexterity required for operating forklifts, machinery and moving product.
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Ground to waist and waist to overhead lifting up to 60lbs repetitively.
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Excellent eyesight and depth perception. Prescription eye correction is mandatory for those who require it.
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Walking on both even and uneven ground.
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Standing for extended periods
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Sitting for extended periods
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Push/Pull up to 100lbs
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Frequent Twisting/turning, bending and reaching.
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Good physical health and can perform a large variety of physical activities.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Cross-training in other areas to provide back-up.
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Update work instructions as needed.
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Ensure all safety regulations are followed and safety documentation is being filed.
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Maintain a clean and efficient warehouse: by sweeping/shovelling driveways, walkways, steps and shipping/receiving areas, keeping tidy mezzanines and consolidating pallets, removing garbage, returning tools to their home location, and putting pulled but not shipped product back in its home location, etc.
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Keep aisles, warehouse areas and yard, tidy and organized.
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Maintain a good example of safety and courtesy for all employees and visitors to the Tradesman Facility.
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Ability to multitask to meet deadlines and remain efficient.
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Other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Working conditions are normal for a warehouse environment.
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Exposure to seasonal temperature changes.
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Outside work required in all weather conditions.
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Exposure to loud/noisy environment.
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Jewellery and loose-fitting clothes not permitted.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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Forklift certification with a min. of 1 year of operating experience.
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Intermediate computer skills including MS Office suite, data entry, data look-up, running/printing reports.
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An understanding of material handling procedures and hazardous material handling.
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Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers.
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Respect in the Workplace Training.
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Safe Lifting Training.
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The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Training.
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WHMIS 2015 including the GHS for Workers and Supervisors – All Jurisdictions.
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Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees (Alberta).
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Possess an education or experience level that permits the Team Member to effectively communicate and perform all duties/responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT
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Forklift (stand up and/or AisleMaster)
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Shrink Wrapper
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Pallet jack
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IT equipment (Computer/tablet/barcode scanner/phone)
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Hand tools
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Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Including, but not limited to, CSA approved safety glasses and steel toe foot protection, high visibility vests, hearing protection, and hard hats
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All PPE to be kept in good repair at all times (replacements requested as required).
KNOWLEDGE
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General Safety polices & procedures.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Oral comprehension and expression; Must speak, read and write in English equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.
MATHMATICAL SKILLS
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Ability to perform basic mathematical equations with precision and accuracy (basic addition/subtraction and multiplication/division equations, count, weigh & measure). Numeracy skills equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.
NOTE: Tradesman Manufacturing reserves the right to revise or change job duties or responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
