Shipping Warehouse Associate

Fraser Direct•Halton Hills, ON

1d•CA$19 - CA$22•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Direct is seeking a Shipping Associate to join our team and support the Shipping Department. You will assist with the day-to-day preparation of outbound shipments. In this role you will focus on data entry of shipment details for both parcel (courier) shipments and palletized (LTL/FTL) shipments and physically verifying and preparing all shipments for pick-up. This is a hands-on role working with a wide variety of clients, carriers, consignees, and their various shipping requirements.

Requirements

1-3 years of shipping department and counterbalance forklift experience.
Prior knowledge of shipping documentation (i.e. BOLs)
Exceptional attention to detail
Superior data entry and keying skills on a computer, with great accuracy
Comprehension of written documentation
Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and basic mathematical skills (counting with accuracy)
Able to work independently and complete tasks with sense of urgency
Effective organization, planning and time management skills; must be able to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines
Effective listening skills, willing and able to take direction
Applicable SOP documentation and procedures
All applicable Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
Fraser Direct specific training for designated position
Warehouse Environment, CSA-approved safety shoes
Ability to lift or move heavy objects 50lb or 23 kg through the shift
Ability to stand, bend, and walk around throughout the day
Applicants must have unrestricted work authorization in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF scanner an asset

Responsibilities

Accurate and efficient processing of parcels and LTL shipments through computerized shipping system.
Assess packages and report damages.
Match pieces on BOL to completed work log.
Ensure correct shipment details and numbers are keyed into the computer system.
Correct client selected;
Manifesting to the correct consignee;
Manifests are accurate;
Cubing process is understood;
Ensure correct shipping rates are applied to all parcels (critical), e.g. cubing for light or oddly shaped items (dimensional weight shipments)
Scan and weigh products on shipping line – ensure speed, parcel sequence, and order type are correct.
Work with forklifts to coordinate the movement of pallets/shipments as needed in staging area.
Verify, prepare and stage pallets for shipment pick-up:
Perform final quality check of entire order for accuracy;
Building/rebuild pallets properly and safely for transit;
Wrap pallets;
Add correct pallet tags, order labels, compliance labels;
Mark pallets “ready to ship” once complete and mark with correct carrier;
Stage complete shipment (all pallets) together in the staging lanes, ensuring pallets are neat, organized, well labeled, and easily identified for carrier pick-up.
Load outbound shipments onto carrier trucks, and ensuring:
Outgoing BOLs are signed by carrier picking-up;
All required paperwork (e.g. customs paperwork, invoice/packing list) accompanies each shipment.
Complete daily work log with correct and complete details.
Perform dock inspection throughout the day and at end of shift to ensure no shipments or pallets left unaccounted for.
Follow instructions given by the Supervisor, who will determine priorities.
Deliver quality control as specified in client and company policies and procedures.
Required to follow company and client procedures and specifications.
Support and follow all Health & Safety regulations. Where possible, correct unsafe or hazardous conditions and report to Supervisor, Warehouse Manager or a Health & Safety Committee member.
Follow and maintain good housekeeping practices.
All other duties as assigned.