Afternoon Shipper

Dick’s Lumber in Surrey is looking for an organized, detail oriented, team player to join our team as an Afternoon Shipper / Yard Supervisor. This position requires that the Afternoon Shipper / Yard Supervisor work both inside the Shipping department as well outside in the yard, supervising staff.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Performs shipping duties as required for inbound and outbound trucks while dealing with deliveries and stock transfers.
- Performs receiving, administrative and clerical duties (such as payroll and inventory preparation) as required and completes all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Matches picking slips to all sales orders and finalizes the shipping documentation, confirms and changes tally quantity when necessary.
- Ensures that the yard is ready and orders are prepared for the next business day.
- Supervises yard staff and ensures that yard policies are being adhered to.
- Performs closing duties, including securing the yard and store.
- Maintains perpetual inventory system.
- Maintains Keyholder status, opening the store and yard on weekends.
- Greets customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ensures compliance of operational and safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Computer skills relevant to a fast paced shipping environment with strong knowledge of computerized inventory systems.
- Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.
- Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task, and prioritize and work efficiently with mínimal supervision while meeting deadlines in a busy Shipping department.
- Supervisory experience would be an asset as would experience in a unionized environment.
- Experience and knowledge in this or a related industry is an asset.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Exposure to dust, dirt and extreme changes in temperature and weather when working outside.
- Moderate exposure to personal risk; safety boots are required.
- Busy, high volume environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift

**Experience**:

- Shipping / Dispatch: 5 years (required)

Work Location: One location