Shipper and Receiver

We are a North American Leader in the Fabrication sectors with operations across Canada, and the USA. We are a fully-integrated supplier of manufacturing and engineering services providing steel components and complex, high value-added assemblies for the agricultural, construction, mining, energy, heavy truck and industrial sectors.

The Shipper & Receiver is facility specific, and will organize and supervise the flow of finished goods out of the plant. Maintain and control Matcor stock of finished goods, and packaging supplies. Receive materials and products into the plant and office verifying packing slip accuracy. Ensure product is stored in an orderly manner to best achieve FIFO inventory rotation. The Shipper & Receiver will report to the Materials Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare shipping documents and dispatch shipments of parts/products in accordance with customer releases and courier requests from other departments.

• Receive incoming packaging returned from the customer and store it in a neat and orderly fashion.

• Responsible for maintaining an inventory count of packaging and identifying and segregating damaged packaging.

• Ensure that all pertinent safety regulations with regards to safe operation of a Lift Truck and safe handling of materials are adhered to.

• Keep all finished goods in stock areas organized and neat, and manage stock rotation.

• Keep packaged material storage areas organized and neat. Also, have knowledge of packaging material inventory to ensure that the proper level of inventory is maintained.

• Perform audits on finished goods and components to verify inventory as required.

• Perform data entry in the computer as required.

• Perform inventory counts of packaging material and stock inventory at suppliers as required.

• Responsible to perform in house finished goods and component inventory as required.

• Responsible to audit the condition of each load of finished goods to ensure that trucks are loaded properly.

• Ensure that all shipments leave on time with the necessary documentation and that an accurate advance shipping notice is sent to the customer within the required time.

• Ensure that the correct documentation is used in all transactions. Also, ensure that all trucks are called on time for shipments.

• Ensure that shipping & receiving department lift truck is maintained in its peak working condition. All problems must be reported immediately to the Materials Manager.

• Receive incoming parts, materials and supplies and perform receiving inspection functions as required.

• Ensure that the received items are stored in the proper designated locations.

• Ensure that returnable packaging is sent to suppliers as required.

• Process receiving paperwork according to work instructions.

• Knowledge of CTPAT rules and regulations for incoming & outgoing goods.

• Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)

• Support for activities delegated by Materials Manager, regarding Materials Management related audits for ISO 9001 etc. Rev Date: 10/01/2020

• Assist with inventory counts as required.

• Notify Materials Manager of any low stock conditions.

• Comply with requirements as outlined in the company handbook and the OHSA.

• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures; and legislative requirements.

• Make suggestions for improvements in Matcor work methods.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Characteristics

• Hands-On, Roll-Up-Your-Sleeves personality.

• Bias for action – reacts promptly to issues with appropriate action/responses.

• Ability to thrive in a "Lean and Mean" resource conscious organization.

• Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently; moving swiftly and decisively, but collaboratively and effectively with others.

• Effective problem solver.
  • Perceptive, responsible and accountable.

• Team player.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires a High School Diploma / College Diploma.

• Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Shipping & Receiving, Material Handling, internal & external logistics, ideally within a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment.

• Requires a valid Forklift Operating License.

• Skilled with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control.

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

• Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge, prior experience with CMS an asset.

• Experience with lean concepts/tools such as VMI, Vending Machine Management, Kanban, JIT and Kaizen

• Understanding of production flow principles and manufacturing processes.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with many levels and types of people.

• Good written & oral skills.

• Problem solving and decision-making skills

• CMS working knowledge is preferred, ERP & MRP knowledge required and computer proficiency required.

Matcor Metal Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person