Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Own Tools/Equipment Safety equipment/gear; Cellular phone; Pager

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Word processing software; Spreadsheet; MS Excel; MS Windows; MS Word; Electronic scheduler; Database software; Accounting software; Inventory control software; MS Outlook

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Loader; Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts; Hoists or winches; Dollies and hand trucks; Pallet lifters; Powered crane

Specific Skills

Unpack goods received; Supervise material handlers and helpers; Schedule distribution of goods; Schedule transportation conveyances; Route goods to appropriate storage areas; Record shortages and reject damaged goods; Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents; Pack goods to be shipped; Oversee loading and unloading of goods; Operate forklift; Maintain internal record-keeping system; Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents; Determine method of shipment; Assemble containers and crates; Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical trainingSome high schoolCompletion of high school

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Forklift Operator Certification; Counterbalanced forklift training

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearor equivalent experience

Languages English