Shipping assistant & laborer

Shipping Assistant/Laborer
Location: Edmonton, Alberta 

Job Overview and Responsibilities:

Support function for Technical Services Department.

Primary responsibilities include the following (but are not limited to):

• Ability to use computers, shipping apps and Microsoft 365.
• Prepare and verify the shipping forms and way bills for all shipments of the day.
• Professionally interact face-to-face, over phone or by email with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform daily workload as prioritized by supervisor to accommodate daily rushes.
• Cleaning and preparing cylinders (sample vessels) to collect oil & gas samples.
• Perform cleaning of cylinders (oil samples by solvent recirculation, gas, LPG by steam and dry air) followed by evacuation and preparation for re-use
• Prepare the boxes of sample cylinders by strapping, labelling and arranging them for pick up by couriers.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Check and maintain proper functioning of equipment on a regular basis.
• Maintain proper inventory of supplies, parts, accessories and other consumables associated with shipping.
• Maintain open communication within department to effectively identify client needs
• Provide support as required to other areas of Technical Services Department.
• Update parts inventory and order parts.

Is there a mutual fit? You ideally have:

• Education: High School Diploma or higher.
• Technical skills (handy with tools for cylinder repairs)
• Communicating by emails, knowledge of excel, and intensive use of computers.
• Previous experience as a labourer, and preferably some shipping experience.
• Previous experience with forklift or scissor lift is an asset

• Good time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills

• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented and solid record keeping skills

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Paid vacations
• Life Insurance
• Company RRSP match
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Experience:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma
• 3 years of experience in related field (Asset)  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Willing to work overtime when necessary (including some weekends)

Work Remotely:

• No