shipper-receiver

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Hoists or winches
• Dollies and hand trucks
• Pallet lifters
• Powered crane

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database software
• MS Outlook

Weight Handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Work Setting

• Industrial facility or establishment

Specific Skills

• Unpack goods received
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Determine method of shipment
• Assemble containers and crates
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Work Location Information

• Urban area

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized