Warehouse Agent (4 on 4 off Shift)

Job Description

The Warehouse Agent is responsible for accurate receiving, loading, storing and executing shipment orders. Knows and understands their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as required by the branch. Execute updates in computer system via operational tools provided.

Inbound Freight:  Counts all products, take weight, compares to manifest and checks all shipments for damage, shortage, overage and any other discrepancies. Reports shortages, damages and/or discrepancies on appropriate forms. If assigned, must be a qualified forklift driver, unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to assigned storage locations.

 Storage:  Maximizes space usage. Properly and safely puts away items onto the racks, locations and or ready rows using company system and scripts. 

Cargo handling:  Ensures that the correct number and type of product are being handled. Transports orders to shipping locations or assigned doors with material handling equipment (forklift, squeeze, pallet jacket). Review markings, address on cargo and ensure correct reference labels are on the cargo.

Outbound Freight:  Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Sign necessary documents to ensure record keeping along with the usage of system scripts. Efficiently moves product into outbound delivery vehicles.

Facility / Equipment:  Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse areas are neat, clean of debris and in an orderly fashion. Operates equipment safely and efficiently. Complies with all local, OSHA and Expeditors’ standards.

Inventory:  Keeps accurate records and reports. Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts. May key inventory adjustments into company system. 

Work includes manually handling boxes/freight on a regular basis as part of inbound freight receiving.

Manual sortation of freight at PO and SKU level

Loading and unloading manually of Trailers and containers

Qualifications

***Successful Applicant must have counterbalance licence as a minimum preferred bendy / pivot steer***

6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

Pro-active, strong organisational skills

Good computer skills (Excel, Word)

Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)

Fluent in English