Assistant Shipping Manager in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec at Jennmar Canada

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Shipping Manager ships, receives, and records the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from an establishment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Forklift experience an asset
• Experience in manufacturing or related field is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifications such as forklift operator certification or materials handling certification may be necessary or beneficial.
• Understanding of shipping and receiving procedures, including packing, labeling, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance standards, such as hazardous materials handling or international shipping regulations.
• Familiarity with inventory control principles, including stock rotation, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations such as WHMIS, TDG, and international shipping requirements.
• Experience using warehouse or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble containers and crates, pack goods to be shipped, and prepare identifying information and shipping instructions.
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks, etc.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods.
• Unpack and route goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Maintain internal record-keeping systems.
• May operate a forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
• Know safe storage and handling procedures for various chemicals and materials.
• Know proper shipping procedures for transportation of dangerous goods.
• Communicate with machine operators and production staff to coordinate material flow, confirm bundle counts, and ensure equipment is available for shipping and production needs.
• Stage materials for production based on work orders or production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following housekeeping and safety standards.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventory checks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity.
• The employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Employees may lift, lower, carry products up to approximately 50+pounds by hand.
• High levels of organization and attention to detail must be accurate in all job tasks.
• Math, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, make independent decisions and manage time to succeed in a fast-paced environment forklift experience