Shipper/Receiver
Norseman Inc. | Newmarket, ON
Do you want a stable position with a well-established company? We've been fiercely reliable for over 100 years!
Who are we?
At Norseman Inc., we recognize that our people are responsible for our success. We aim to create a workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered every day. Since its founding in 1921, Norseman has become a successful, growing business that offers exciting career opportunities in a supportive and rewarding culture.
The role
We're hiring a Shipper/Receiver to join our Newmarket team. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor, you'll load, unload and move inventory safely and efficiently around our manufacturing warehouse and yard, and keep the production floor supplied with raw materials. You'll also handle the clerical side of shipping and receiving, from booking freight to preparing documents and keeping records accurate.
What you'll do
Receiving
- Inspect incoming goods and check the count or measure against packing slips, invoices and purchase orders
- Record shortages, reject damaged goods, and report damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping
- Unpack, code and label goods, then route them to their designated storage locations
Shipping
- Pick outgoing orders accurately and verify every order and product count before it ships
- Assemble containers and crates, then pack, wrap and label goods with shipping instructions so they arrive undamaged
- Choose the shipping method, get freight quotes for outgoing shipments and for requests from Sales Representatives or other branches, and book courier and truck-line pickups
- Prepare and verify bills of lading, packing lists, delivery notes, customs forms, invoices and labels, by hand or in the system
- Carry large items to the trucks when needed, and stage packed orders in the right area of the warehouse at the end of each day
Warehouse and production
- Operate reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely to load and unload shipments and move inventory
- Supply raw materials to the production floor
- Control the physical movement of raw materials and finished goods within the warehouse
- Keep finished goods inventory accurate by storage location
- Manage the build and control of blanket products
- Follow safety standards and keep the warehouse clean and organized
- Support the warehouse team wherever needed
Records and admin
- Enter shipping and receiving information in our AX ERP system
- Keep shipping and receiving logs and reports accurate
- File purchase order and sales order paperwork
- Answer emails professionally and on time
What you bring
- 2+ years of shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse
- 2+ years of experience driving various forklifts
- Previous ERP experience
- Proficient computer skills, including strong knowledge of MS Office
- Clear verbal and written communication, including professional email
- Knowledge of standard warehouse practices and procedures
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
- Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment without losing accuracy
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
Assets: forklift certification, a valid driver's licence and a high school diploma
You'll do well here if you
- Put safety first and pay attention to what's going on around you
- Follow instructions and established procedures
- Plan and organize your work, and adapt when priorities shift
- Solve problems as they come up
- Hold yourself accountable and focus on results
- Are a dependable team player who communicates clearly and listens well
Work conditions
- Manufacturing warehouse and yard setting
- Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; occasional overtime may be required
- Steel-toed boots are mandatory
What's in it for you?
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program. We also embrace diversity and encourage growth.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada immediately. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.