Shipper/receiver/forklift Operator

**PRIMARY PURPOSE**

AFA System Ltd. is an Engineer Order Manufacturer of High-Speed Packaging Machinery, and the **SHIPPER-RECEIVER** is responsible for receiving and recording the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from AFA Systems.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The **SHIPPER-RECEIVER** is responsible to produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies. Such duties include, but are not limited to:

- Determining method of shipment and arranging shipping; preparing bills of lading, customs forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer.
- Assembling containers and crates, recording contents manually or by computer, packing goods to be shipped and affixing identifying information and shipping instructions
- Overseeing the loading and unloading of goods from trucks or other conveyances
- Inspecting and verifying incoming goods against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
- Arranging to pick up and/or deliver parts to customers and/or suppliers.
- Creating and maintaining STOCK LOCATIONS to support flow in and out of the Stockroom.
- Operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
Qualifications and Requirements:

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills (other languages an asset).
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with little to no oversight.
- Excellent common sense, decision-making abilities, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with staff, management, customers, and suppliers and work as an effective team member.
- A commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Strong MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook).

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and customers.

**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**

**REASONING ABILITY**
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**
**Skills**:

- Shipping Procedures
- Warehouse Operations
- Practices and techniques for crafting and packing materials
- Safety Management
- Quality Focus
- Judgment
- Decision making

**Knowledge**:

- Millwright terms, principles and processes

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Brampton, ON L6T 3T4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Brampton, ON L6T 3T4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person