Warehouse Shipper/Receiver
At Western Star Trucks North, we believe truck drivers are essential in keeping our world moving - it’s why we’ve dedicated our business to helping others succeed.
We are a full-service heavy-duty truck dealership, offering new truck sales, parts, service, and body shop work. What started out as a family-owned and operated business all the way back in 1+87 has now grown to a group of companies with dealerships with 3 main cities in Northern Alberta.
We believe in building relationships with our customers and getting to know their unique needs. We’re big on communication, keeping our customers and co-workers in the loop every step of the way. And finally, we give a damn. We want our customers to know we care about them and their truck, every step of the way.
Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd. believes in hiring and retaining the best by offering a positive open work environment and Competitive Compensation.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Benefits including RRSP/TFSA Matching.
Boot Allowance, Eye Safe Program and various employee discounts.
Opportunities for Career Development. and of course, a Fun and Inclusive Culture!
Due to continual growth, we are on the search for a Shipper/Receiver who will be responsible to accurately process pick slips in an efficient manner, help maintain our Elite Support certification and assist in all warehouse operations.
KEY POSITION FUNCTIONS:
Ensure all areas in the department are clean, organized and safe and assist in retail area maintenance
Ensure shine maps are relevant and up to date and assisting in the monthly 5S audits
Process incoming orders by unloading carriers/couriers
Inspect condition of incoming freight and denote damages as required
Complete orders in priority sequence and shelve all orders
Ensure all discrepancies are resolved
Ensure pick lists are processed in a timely fashion
Utilize available tools and technologies to improve efficiency
Collaborate with supervisor to ensure all necessary tools, equipment and supplies are available and are in good working condition where applicable
Assist with manual order posting as required
Responsible for backorder fill and maintenance
Assist in achieving the required number of annual inventory cycle counts as established by the Parts Manager: Ensure Cycle counts are performed as per documented process and ensure integrity of results
Assist in inventory discrepancy resolution, investigate all discrepancies and ensure all on hand inventory is assigned to a bin location
Assist Customers and co-workers and all areas of the warehouse as required
Provide a high level of customer service in a professional and friendly manner
Report all safety concerns, accidents or incidents to supervisor or Manager immediately
Cross train where applicable
Maintain current levels of required training and knowledge of processes and procedures
QUALIFICATION &
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset
Team Player with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Able to work both indoors and outdoors and wear required PPE
Physically able to lift heavier items on a regular basis
Willing to pursue forklift training
Able to prioritize and re prioritize when required throughout the day
Able to deal with Customers, Co-Workers and Vendors professionally
Cultivate a continuous improvement culture