Job Information
Encore Shipper / Receiver / Driver - Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario
Position Overview
The warehouse technician/receiver/driver is responsible for all shipping and receiving duties as well as installing and operating audiovisual equipment. The warehouse technician/receiver/driver will work in a warehouse environment where they will test selected equipment prior to delivery. The warehouse technician/receiver/driver will need a valid Class 3 driver's license for this position and will be required to interact with external customers daily. The work schedule will be flexible as many events are held at night and on weekends. It is of the utmost importance that all packages be shipped on time and in perfect condition. It is also extremely important that incoming shipments are received and distributed efficiently to company personnel to ensure that our customers receive comprehensive and professional support. This position reports to the warehouse manager or operations manager.
Main Duties
Perform general physical tasks to load, unload, sort and move equipment by hand or with material handling equipment.
Pack, seal and label materials for shipment.
Adhere to shipping and receiving policies, procedures and regulatory compliance measures.
Drive, deliver, install and operate audiovisual equipment.
Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading and packing slips to route materials.
Complete daily shipping and receiving logs.
Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and give instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
Consult and communicate with designated representatives to handle problems such as damage, shortages and nonconformance to required specifications.
Order and store shipping supplies to maintain product inventory.
Maintain a clean environment in shipping and receiving areas.
Manage the inventory and overall appearance of the warehouse.
Complete incident reports related to health and safety issues.
Always ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Assist the warehouse coordinator with order planning.
Complete any other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or DEP
Basic audiovisual experience
Strong communication skills with other team members, the management team, internal and external customers
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to lift more than 50 lb without assistance
Organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Computer literacy
Valid Class 3 driver's license
Forklift driving experience is an asset
Skills
Attention to quality
Eagerness to exceed customer expectations
Communication
Integrity
Teamwork
Reliability and trustworthiness
Ability to get the big picture
Ability to get results
Willingness to do what it takes
Consideration for others
Physical requirements
Team members must be able to meet the physical requirements below in order to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The frequency options are as follows: continually, frequently, occasionally, and never .
Physical requirements
Hours per day
Requirements for lifting
Frequency
Sitting down
4-5 hours
Lift 0 - 15 lb*
Occasionally
Standing up
2-3 hours
Lift 16 - 50 lb*.
Occasionally
Walking
0-1 hours
Lift 51 - 100 lb
Never
Stooping
0-1 hour
Lift more than 100 lb
Never
Crawling
0-1 hour
Kneeling
0-1 hour
Requirements to transport
Frequency
Bending / bending over
0-1 hour
Carry 0 - 15 lb*
Occasionally
Reaching (over your head)
0-1 hour
Carry 16 - 50 lb*
Occasionally
Climbing
0-1 hour
Carry 51 - 100 lb
Never
Grabbing
0-1 hour
Carry more than 100 lb
Never
Hearing/visual requirements
Frequency
Push/pull requirements
Frequency
Close-up vision
Continuously
Push/pull 0 - 15 lb*
Occasionally
Distant vision
Continuously
Push/pull 16 - 50 lb*
Occasionally
Color vision
Continuously
Push/pull 51 - 100 lb*
Occasionally
Peripheral vision
Continuously
Push/pull Over 100 lb
Never
Depth perception
Continuously
- Identifies physical demands that team members accomplish without assistance.
Audition
Continuously
Work Environment
Warehouse
Work is performed in partner facilities as well as in a warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines defined by Encore in a warehouse environment and when traveling to an individual facility or partner institutions in the city or region. Warehouse work will be performed in an environment exposed to outside temperatures and dirt, sand and/or dust. Noise levels in the workplace will vary from moderately quiet to noisy. Team members may use high-end audiovisual equipment and electrical components. Work schedules may include irregular hours and on-call status, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.