Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
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Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
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Retail business
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Determine method of shipment
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Schedule distribution of goods
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Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
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Assemble containers and crates
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Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
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Maintain internal record-keeping system
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Record shortages and reject damaged goods
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Pack goods to be shipped
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Unpack goods received
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Oversee loading and unloading of goods
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Supervise material handlers and helpers
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Forklift Operator Certification
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Attention to detail
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site amenities
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.