New Job Shipper Receiver In Yukon

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

The Shipper Receiver is responsible for processing and packaging items for shipment and receiving incoming merchandise for warehouse storage or distribution. This position ensures the orderly identification, storage, distribution and shipment of parts and materials from vendors and shipping companies to various maintenance camps throughout the Yukon.
The Shipper Receiver undertakes other various functions to contribute to the effective operation of the warehouse such as liaising with the Inventory Controller to update inventory records. This position also directs the daily activities of the Parts Labourer.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

• Experience in the shipping/receiving functions in an industrial or mechanical parts warehouse
• Experience preparing shipments containing dangerous goods for transport
• Experience using various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience identifying mechanical parts and materials
• Experience in a computerized purchasing and/or inventory environment

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

• Familiarity with mechanical and industrial parts and materials
• Experience dealing with industrial shipping/receiving, warehousing and safe and efficient material storage, distribution and documentation
• Self-motivated, organized, and committed to the job
• Able to work independently and willing to work to contribute to the team environment
• Safety orientated

Conditions of Employment

Transportation Dangerous Goods Certificate and IATA certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire), Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license

Job Requirements

Ability to lift objects up to 45 kg, work in adverse weather conditions, mandatory use of personal protective equipment

Additional Information

• Find out what we offer our employees
• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Kevin Taylor, Parts Supervisor, [email protected]

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Amy Johnson, HR Consultant [email protected]