Shipping/Receiving Administrator

January 16, 2025

The shipping/receiving administrator is responsible for all activities related to the receiving of production material for all productions; fabricated and finished goods receiving; receiving customers own supplied material for projects; and shipping all parts and finished goods to customers’ locations. They coordinate with the Sales Administrators, Production Supervisors and Parts Administrators ensuring a collaborative approach to materials availability and customer shipment timelines. This individual demonstrates positive and productive relationships with all internal and external parties to maximize customer service, supplier relationships and organizational efficiency.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service for internal and external stakeholders to develop, maintain and enhance professional relationships.
  • Participates in meetings of Customer Service and Sales Administration Department teams to review new jobs, status of existing jobs, rush jobs, shipping schedules, problem jobs, etc.
  • Receives parts / tools and consumables, distributes to appropriate purchasing agent while organizing and sorting documentation from both domestic and international sources.
  • Prepares orders daily for shipping and coordinates with Sales Administrators to ensure all packing lists/labels are completed and ready for attachment to the job; initiates packing and shipping of all jobs.
  • Builds a working knowledge and understanding of Vulcan’s customers, Vulcan’s products, tooling, and safe working practices.
  • Operate forklift and picker truck using safe lifting and rigging processes for all receiving and shipments, performing regular safety inspections on forklift and picker trucks.
  • Builds a level of knowledge in material handling; WHMIS; SDS management; and shipping procedures domestically and internationally.
  • Housekeeping responsibilities include garbage bin collection, recycling pick-ups, and organizing snow removal. Working from the view of global responsibility towards a clean workflow.
  • Local parts deliveries and pick-ups.

 

 

Attributes:

  • Concerned with accuracy and thoroughness, this individual is inclined to be “hands-on” with attention to, and organization of, detail.
  • Has a disciplined approach to organizing tasks, carefully following defined standards, policies, and practices.
  • Ability to organize their own activities and priorities, this person is naturally motivated to reach goals and meet schedules.
  • Willing to gain knowledge of Vulcan customers, Vulcan services, Vulcan suppliers, Vulcan products, materials & parts inventory.
  • General understanding of shipping/receiving duties with interest in developing and demonstrating cooperation, knowledge, and skillfulness with given tasks and responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

The below would all be considered qualifying assets to this position.

  • Education: Warehousing certificate.
  • Work Experience: 5+ years prior work experience in any field. Related work experience considered an asset.
  • Skills: Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Written and verbal communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Comfortable with MS office applications. Problem solving skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge: Warehousing procedures. Technical knowledge and experience with gas compression and pump components.
  • Certifications/Licenses: Must have a valid class 5 drivers license with a clean driving record.

Would consider a combination of education, experience, skills, and knowledge for the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift (5 days on, 2 off)
  • Monday to Friday
  • Ability to work overtime and participate in an on-call schedule.

Benefits:

  • Dental Care
  • Extended Health Care
  • RRSP contributions
  • Overtime Pay

The above statements are intended to provide a general description of the nature and work expectations for the position. It is not a detailed or exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Expected Start Date: Position available immediately