Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the role of a Shop Hand is to maintain and manage warehouse operations. The Shop Hand is responsible for receiving and organizing shipment, assist Project Managers and the Purchasers with locating material by jobs.

The Shop Hand is also responsible to ensure that material is safely stored and tracked as it’s loaded / unloaded off the shelves.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipment and match a ViewPoint Purchase Order number to the packing slip
• Receive and update backordered, if required, quantities in ViewPoint Construction Software
• Load and unload incoming / outgoing material from the warehouse
• Plan and coordinate shipments with Administrative Assistant and 3rd party logistics companies
• Assist, Fleet Manager, with inventory control and planning
• Record shortage and reject damage goods
• Respond to shipping / receiving inquiries in a timely manner
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials
• Operate forklift / skidsteer within the shop, ensuring all safety and load limitations are followed at all times
• Material Handling Equipment (e.g. dollies, forklifts, hand trucks, jacks, pallet trucks, wrapping machinery)
• Maintain daily cleanliness and safety of the warehouse and yard space

Requirements

• At least 2 3 years’ experience working in a warehouse setting
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles is an asset
• Good customer service and time management skills
• Certified Overhead Crane Operator (7.5 3 ton) is an asset
• Forklift or skidsteer Certification is an asset
• Able to handle difficult customers with diplomacy and tact
• Knowledge of logistics, including carriers, shipping policies and procedures
• Must be physically able to lift at least 50lbs repetitively
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• RPP - Group RRSP