Shipper/Receiver

Are you an energetic, organized person with excellent time management skills and experience in shipping and receiving? Altruck International Truck Centres is currently seeking a Shipper/Receiver for our Hamilton Branch.

Hours of this position will be Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 4:00 pm.

Summary:

This Shipper/Receiver is responsible for the proper control of all customer orders and stocking functions, stock orders and assist with related accounting functions. The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for the loading and unloading of shipments, verification of their accuracy, and warehousing functions.

What you'll do:

• Advise parts delivery drivers of required pickup/deliveries
• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments and verify the accuracy of the contents against the packing slip
• Put inventory away into proper locations keeping in mind proper safe storage practices
• Operate lift truck and hand truck to load, unload or move incoming and outgoing shipments
• Assist delivery drivers in picking and loading parts for orders
• Process credits to customers for returned parts
• Ensure all authorized parts are returned to the proper supplier in a timely manner
• Place emergency orders and stock orders as per established schedule and as requested
• Post all inventory receipts and match purchase orders and invoices, ensure it balances and forward to accounting
• Check order acknowledgements and expedite all emergency backorders
• Check all inter-branch orders daily and follow up if necessary

What we are looking for:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated with ability to work Independently
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Ability to do heavy lifting from time to time
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Has a neat appearance , good judgment , and good attitude

What you'll love about us:

We've been in business since 1977 and we're still growing We offer a defined contribution pension plan with company matching. We provide a low-cost health and dental benefits program. We offer professional development and training programs. We offer perks such as pizza lunches, holiday lunches, BBQ's and a paid day off to be used during the Christmas holidays. We're family owned – when you're a part of the Altruck team, you're a part of a family.

Working Conditions This is a physically demanding position. The Shipper/Receiver may be required to lift heavy items from time to time, and will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, and feel. They must request assistance for any parts/objects over 50 lbs. They will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Altruck is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and its regulations, and the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the entire employment cycle. If you require an accommodation, please inform us in advance and we will work with you to meet those needs. Any accommodation requests can be made by contacting At Altruck, we welcome differences. We do that because we know it is good for our employees, our products, our company and our community. Altruck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest, however, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• Must have clean driver's abstract

Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person