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Shipper-Receiver - Full-Time - Newmarket, ON
At Buchner Manufacturing Inc. (BMI), we offer a wide range of high-quality exterior building products—including aluminum and steel rain-ware, siding, roofing, windows, tools, and much more. From humble beginnings, Buchner Manufacturing has grown to become one of the leading North American manufacturers of building products—serving locations around the world. Today, in addition to our manufacturing plant located in Newmarket, Ontario, we have 4 retail locations throughout Ontario.
Benefits of Working at Buchner:
- Competitive pay
- Merit bonuses
- Generous benefits package
- Paid Sick Days
- Group health, dental, life and AD&D
- Prescription safety glasses and safety shoe reimbursement
- Company-matching Group RRSP/DPSP contribution plan
- Employee referral program
- Annual Incentive Program
The Shipper-Receiver works as part of a team responsible for all inbound/outbound shipments, loading/unloading of vehicles, completing proper documentation and processing of paperwork, warehousing of goods and periodic inventory counts.
Major Areas of Responsibilities
- Operate unpowered or powered equipment i.e., handcart, pallet jack, forklift, bedmover etc. (certification required for powered equipment)
- Daily inspection of forklift and bedmovers
- Pick orders
- Prepare shipments including pulling, stacking, labelling and staging. Could also include skidding, crating, strapping, and wrapping
- Loading/unloading trucks and moving product, equipment or bulk materials to proper locations in warehouse or yard by hand and/or using unpowered or powered equipment
- Verify accuracy of shipments and keep detailed records
- Complete required shipping documents
- Receive orders
- Load & unload pickup trucks, cube vans, commercial trucks and other vehicles
- Stock shelves with product
- Correspond with courier for pickup or drop off when required
- General housekeeping of work area
- Other duties as required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Effective communicator with staff as well as all levels of management
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible to changing needs of the department
- Lifting up to 22 kg
- Experience with power tools for skidding and crating
Education/Certification/Experience
- Warehouse experience
- Forklift and bedmover experience and certification
Physical Demands
- Lifting: overhead, above shoulders, floor to waist
- Bending/twisting
- Stretching
- Climbing
- Pushing/pulling
- Walking
- Stair / ladder climbing
- Lifting unassisted up to 22 kgs
- Working near loud noise levels at times
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will have exposure to a production facility with operating machinery, mechanical parts and moving vehicles. The noise level in this environment is moderate, and can reach very high levels in the production plant when certain machinery is running. Some areas of this environment are exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
PPE Required
- Approved steel-toed safety shoes/boots
- Approved safety glasses/goggles (supplied)
- Approved ear protection as required (supplied)
- Gloves (supplied)
Hours of Work
40.0 – 47.5 hours/week; varies according to individual branch seasonal operating hours
Includes 30-minute unpaid meal break + 2 paid 15-minute breaks each shift
Overtime as required.
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday Days
Pay Range: $19-$21/hrWe welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
