Shippers and receivers play an important role in the supply chain. Your job is to ensure products and goods are transported on time. You will ensure orders are accurate and meet customer specifications. You will work in the warehouse and your job involves loading pallets, wrapping orders, and shipping and receiving products. You will load and unload shipments using a forklift and other warehouse equipment. Expect to work in a team environment where you will coordinate activities with drivers, vendors, and other employees in the warehouse.
As a shipper or receiver you will work in a warehouse or industrial setting. The work can be physically demanding. You can expect to spend most of your shift working on your feet and lifting heavy objects that are 50 lbs or heavier. Most roles required the use of a forklift and other warehouse equipment. Shifts can last anywhere from 8 to 12 hours. Some will be on evenings, nights, and weekends. You will get your daily assignment from a warehouse manager or from a shift supervisor.
Working as a shipper and receiver opens the door for a number of future career opportunities. You have the opportunity to move into more senior roles within your warehouse, such as shift supervisor or warehouse manager. Many shippers and receivers also move into other roles within the supply chain field. Some specialize in working on more specialized forklifts and warehousing equipment. Others get into inventory management and quality assurance.
If you work as a shipper and receiver in Ottawa you can expect to make on average more than $45,000 annually. This is an hourly rate of close to $22 per hour. At the top end of the salary scale you can make more than $25 per hour.
annual: $45,136
monthly: $3,472
weekly: $868
hourly: $21.70
lowest salary: $19 per hour
average salary: $21.70 per hour
highest salary: $25.30 per hour
junior salary: $19-$21.60 per hour
intermediate salary: $20.70-$23 per hour
senior salary: $22.30-$25.30 per hour
Shippers and receivers are responsible for ensuring the warehouse runs as smoothly as possible. You are tasked with ensuring all shipments go out on time and all new shipments are received and stored properly. some of your responsibilities include the following.
As a shipper and receiver you can find yourself working for many different types of companies. It’s most common to work in a manufacturing, production, or industrial setting. Many other roles exist in retail stores, distribution centres, and other companies within the supply chain and logistics field.
To work in shipping and receiving you need to be dependable and have a willingness to work hard. You will need a good understanding of inventory management software and programs. You also need to have a good understanding of a warehousing and supply chain environment. Here are the top skills for this role.
Shipping and receiving jobs require you to have a minimum of a high school education. Some employers recommend you have some college or vocational school training. This is particularly important if you plan to move into a management role or get into supply chain and logistics. Forklift training is an asset. Additional training will be supplied by the employer.