Shipper & Receiver

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in the construction industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills and decision making can make a significant impact? We have the perfect position for you

Traine Construction and Development (Traine) is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Shipper & Receiver to join our Ontario team. As a key member of our team, you will report directly to the Site Superintendent working to ensure the seamless processing of incoming and outgoing materials and items to and from the job site. Inventory management and vendor relations with shipping companies and trades are essential functions for this position.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Schedules daily transportation needs and shipments, as assigned.
- Manages inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools and distributes them to the appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
- Performs quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for incoming items.
- Ensures shipments contain proper documentation.
- Processes all required paperwork and maintains adequate records for reporting and tracking.
- Problem solves for any cases of missing documents, shipments and deliveries.
- Sorts and distributes incoming shipments using the zoom boom or other equipment, as appropriate.
- Measure, mark and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
- Cleans and prepares worksites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Erects and dissembles scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Previous experience as a construction Shipper & Receiver considered an asset.
- Current Certification for Telehandler and Skid Steer (prefer certification at hire but must be obtained within probationary period).
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR certification preferred (OFA1 or OFA2).
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and the tools required in various construction processes.
- Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a very competitive salary (based on experience) and a full range of benefits, including:

- Robust performance bonus program
- Opportunities to be involved in life changing charitable projects
- Extended Health and Dental
- Investment opportunities in real estate projects
- Professional Development and ongoing training
- Long term employment

Traine Construction and Development has been in business for over 20 years; based in Kelowna, BC and working throughout Canada on multi-family residential construction projects for our property management division, Mainline Living, to operate. We create communities that residents are proud to live in and we are proud to operate. From Ontario to British Columbia, Traine prides itself on building excellent multi-family communities and great careers By joining our team, you'll find yourself working amongst a group of friendly, team-oriented individuals who strive to deliver exceptional results.

This is a site-based position in Kitchener, Ontario.

Salary Range: $23.00 - 27.00/hour