Shipper (Afternoons)

At Tradesman Manufacturing, we don't just build products; we craft experiences. We are a dynamic, innovative and growing manufacturing company that takes pride in transforming raw materials into products designed for comfort, keeping us warm in the winters and cool in the summers Our passion for precision and commitment to quality has propelled us to the forefront of the industry.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and dependable **SHIPPER** to join our **AFTERNOON SHIFT**

Why Tradesman Manufacturing?
- A culture that values innovation and growth. Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Medical & Dental benefits
- Health Spending accounts
- RRSP matching
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- An extra day off around statutory holidays (4 days long weekends 7 times a year)A week long shut-down at Christmas.
- A chance to be part of a growing company focused on continuous improvement and making a difference

**REPORTS TO**:Supply Chain Manager

**HOURS**:40 hours weekly

**SUMMARY**:The Shipper is responsible for sending, accepting, inspecting, and recording the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment, and stock to and from the Tradesman Facility.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Uses picking slips to accurately pick customer orders.
- Prepare orders for shipment (package product onto skids, use shrink wrapper to wrap skids)
- Assemble containers and crates, pack products to be shipped in a manner that maximizes space utilization and prevents damage as per sales order.
- Verify that picking slips match against orders and physical product being shipped.
- Ensure loads are properly skidded and correct product is sent.
- Prepare identifying information and shipping instructions. Ensure each skid is labelled properly.
- Load efficiently and effectively within the time limits set out.
- Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is sent out and no damaged materials are accepted in.
- Maintain internal record-keeping systems and follow outlined procedures.
- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies.
- Provide quality customer service for customers picking up and customers we deliver to
- Perform daily/weekly/monthly documentation (daily forklift inspections, warehouse audits, monthly LEAN audits).
- Clear and concise communication with supervisor on work schedules/flows.
- Other duties as required.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
- Manual dexterity required for operating forklifts, machinery and moving product.
- Ground to waist and waist to overhead lifting up to 60lbs repetitively.
- Excellent eyesight and depth perception. Prescription eye correction is mandatory for those who require it.
- Walking on both even and uneven ground.
- Standing for extended periods
- Push/Pull up to 100lbs
- Frequent Twisting/turning, bending and reaching
- Good physical health and can perform a large variety of physical activities

**ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Update work instructions as needed.
- Ensure all safety regulations are followed and safety documentation is being filed.
- Maintain a clean and efficient warehouse: by sweeping/shovelling driveways, walkways, steps and shipping 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.
- Keep aisles, shipping areas and yard, tidy and organized.
- Maintain a good example of safety and courtesy for all employees and visitors to the Tradesman Facility.
- Ability to multitask to meet deadlines and remain efficient.
- Willing to be cross-trained and move to other areas when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Working conditions are normal for a warehouse environment.
- Exposure to seasonal temperature changes.
- Outside work required in all weather conditions.
- Exposure to loud/noisy environment.
- Jewellery and loose-fitting clothes not permitted.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**
- Forklift certification with a min. of 1 year of operating experience.
- Intermediate computer skills including MS Office suite, data entry, data look-up, running/printing reports.
- An understanding of material handling procedures and hazardous material handling.
- Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers.
- Respect in the Workplace Training.
- Safe Lifting Training.
- The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Training.
- WHMIS 2015 including the GHS for Workers and Supervisors - All Jurisdictions.
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees (Alberta).
- Possess an education or experience level that permits the Team Member to effectively communicate and perform all duties/responsibilities.

**EQUIPMENT**
- Forklift (stand up and/or AisleMaster)
- Shrink Wrapper
- Pallet jack
- IT equipment (Computer/tablet/barcode scanner/phone)
- Hand tools
- Use of per