Shipper/Receiver

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. Silent-Aire is a technology driven company that designs, engineers and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. This role is located at our facility in Nisku and you must have reliable transportation to commute.

The Shipper/Receiver ensures seamless processing of outgoing shipments and incoming items. The Shipper/Receiver understands the impact of this position on other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of outgoing items.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices.
• Put away received materials to proper storage locations.
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records in Sage for reporting and tracking.
• Maintain filing of shipping documents.
• Prepare and schedule shipments and daily transportation needs with different carriers/couriers.
• Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Perform forklift circle checks and routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Manage inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Sort and distribute incoming shipments to applicable departments.
• Perform quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off and report discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete.
• Problem-solve for any causes of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck.
• Online shipping, tracking, and receiving experience utilizing FedEx, UPS, Purolator and DHL.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Min 2 years working experience in shipping and receiving role required.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Time management skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Dependable, with good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Computer skills are a must, specifically Microsoft Office Apps like Outlook and Excel.

Working Conditions

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold or hot weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Overtime as required.

Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team, the Inventory and Materials Supervisors, and Production and Plant Management.