Shipper/receiver

Associated Labels and Packaging is one of the largest premium printing companies in the Pacific North West. We are a family owned and operated business with nearly 200 employees. Our company culture promotes individual growth, freedom to create projects and most importantly, having a good time Our production facility has state of the art printing presses and technology. We are leaders in our industry, specifically packaging solutions. In the past few years we have developed a fully backyard compostable pouch, and a world’s first compostable lidding film. We look forward to welcoming you to our closely-knit team making a difference in the packaging world

**Associated Labels and Packaging is looking for a full-time Shipper/Receiver to join our team**

**Enjoy these benefits as the Shipper/Receiver**:

- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- Employee Group Savings Plan
- Medical and dental benefits
- 24 hour employee gym
- Educational assistance and professional development
- Fun company-sponsored events like bowling, paintball, snowshoeing, food truck lunches

**Primary Responsibilities of the Shipper/Receiver**:

- Determines appropriate methods of shipment for orders by utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, rates and routes
- Examines outgoing shipments and ensures they conform to order specifications
- Maintains and verifies records of incoming and outgoing shipments
- Counts, weighs and measures incoming shipments and verifies information against invoices, orders, bills of lading or other records
- Places finished products into cartons and secures items using fillers, spacers and protective padding and prepares for shipment
- Attaches shipping labels on packed cartons; identifies shipping information on goods
- Posts shipping charges and weights, and affixes postage
- Examines and unpacks incoming shipments; ensures they meet purchase order specifications, records shortages and rejects damaged items
- Operates lift truck or hoists shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage area
- Safely operate forklifts and power jacks to load, unload, transport and store goods
- Transports items to other departments as needed
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies
- Receives defective or damaged returned goods and places them in the quarantine area for inspection
- Follows all safety and food-safe procedures and complies with company policies
- Performs other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of our operations

**Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications of the Shipper/Receiver**:

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Propane/Electric Forklift Experience
- Narrow Isle Forklift Experience
- Computer Proficient
- Strong attention to detail
- Team-player
- Time Management

**Hours**:Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm (hours can be flexible)

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

**Salary**: $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Transitioned to communicable diseases plan and have slowly began to re-open. We still continue to practice safety protocols with the following: regular cleaning, recommended masks (optional), limited visitors, social distancing, and more.

**Experience**:

- Shipping: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person