Receiver/shipper

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift:
Day Shift (Canada)

**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare shipment to match packing slips
- Box parts or get skids ready
- Initiate all warehouse shipping and transactions
- Ensure all shipments are skidded and packaged to company standards
- Be responsible for all outgoing paperwork
- Arrange for Courier shipments (i.e. UPS, Purolator)
- Collaborate with all team members to ensure relevant information is shared
- Expedite deliveries of materials, and understand BOM structures and routings
- Act as the communication link between the organization and client vendors (i.e. Updating on changes about expected delivery dates, etc.)
- Ensure quality of all incoming products
- Receive all products and making sure they are tagged and go to the proper destinations
- Keep warehouse supplies stocked
- Responsible for all incoming paperwork
- Complete some inventory management as related to shipping & receiving.
- Ensure accuracy in the ERP program of packing slips and from vendors prior to electronic receiving
- Suggest improvements to the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and use the system to streamline work
- Communicate with vendors as required in situations involving but not limited to warranty, returns, defects, incorrect parts, etc.
- Work in conjunction with all policies and procedures at ELS
- Complete work as assigned to the best of your abilities
- Ensure customer signature when delivery is complete
- Complete reports by required deadlines including driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, enroute, post-trip), cleaning, maintenance and repair reports, accident or incident reports, company expense reports and time
- Maintains telephone contact with Manager/Supervisor to receive any special instructions.
- Perform daily inspections on shop forklifts.
- In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees are also expected to complete other duties as required. Dependent on business needs, percent of work may change as needed.All employees are expected to have familiarized themselves with the Health & Safety and Human Resources manuals, including their responsibilities as outlined in each_

**Education**:

- Post-secondary education preferred
- Computer software courses in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiar with computers and their requirements

**Experience**:

- 3+ years of experience in a shipping and receiving department preferred
- Ability to read specifications and blueprint drawings is an asset
- Demonstrated experience with supplier relationships and negotiation techniques
- Previous experience with an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV an asset)
- Knowledge of fabrication and machining processes an asset
- Able to interpret information on job orders, as asset
- Thorough knowledge of the standard business practices, tools and terminology of purchasing products and services for a manufacturer of custom and standard products

Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills:

- Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and to change, to suit Company needs
- Be a team player, self-motivated and able to motivate others to reach deadlines
- Excellent people and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Work independently and interdependently
- Good organizational skills with attention to detail
- Self-leadership skills
- Confidentiality

Job Qualifications and Training Requirements:

- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently meeting the requirements of timely deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to learn technical aspects of products
- Previous experience building exceptional vendor relationships
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to travel to vendor facilities
- Forklift license
- Required to maintain valid driver’s license and provide drivers abstract related to company insurance to use or drive any ELS/DT vehicle

Working Conditions:

- Works in office and manufacturing facility with flexibility for travel to off-site meetings
- Usually works a standard forty-four (44) hour work week
- May be required to