Head Shipper

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Retail business
- Warehouse
**Tasks**:

- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
- Arrange for maintenance and repair work
- Resolve work related problems
- Train workers in duties and policies
- Co-ordinate, assign and review work
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
- Dispatchers and radio operators
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Inventory control software
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
- MS Windows
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available