Shipper/receivers play an important role in ensuring all inventory enters and exits the warehouse efficiently. You will be responsible for operating the forklift, organizing the warehouse and ensuring all inventory is properly tracked. You will need to be well organized and have experience working with inventory software. It can be a physically challenging role in a high paced work environment.
Working in a warehouse setting, you will be required to operate a forklift for a large portion of your day. Many shipper/receivers work shifts (day, evenings, nights, weekends). You will work alongside other warehouse workers and vendors to ensure all shipments are properly tracked.
Once you gain ample experience in a shipper/receiver role, the next logical step in your career is to move into a supervisor role. Other common next steps include working in purchasing, inventory control, as a material handler, or in other retail roles.
Working in shipping and receiving in Montreal, you can make an average salary of more than $45,000 per year. This is close to $22 per hour. As you gain more experience, you can make up to $24 per hour or more.
annual: $45,344
monthly: $3,488
weekly: $872
hourly: $21.80
lowest salary: $17.80 per hour
average salary: $21.80 per hour
highest salary: $24 per hour
junior salary: $17.80-$20.30 per hour
intermediate salary: $19.40-$22.20 per hour
senior salary: $21-$24 per hour
Shipper/receivers are responsible for keeping the warehouse running smoothly. Here’s a summary of the top tasks that are part of your job:
Preparing stock and pallets for shipment
Scanning all outgoing and incoming deliveries
Check all invoices for order accuracy
Report any missing or damaged products
Maintain a clean and organized loading dock
Communicate with vendors and drivers
Follow all shipping and receiving protocols
Shipper/receiver jobs exist across most industries. Jobs are most commonly found in production, manufacturing, and retail. This includes working at distribution centres, grocery stores, auto parts distributors, and all other types of companies producing raw materials or consumer goods.
To work as a shipper/receiver you need to have a strong understanding of how warehouses operate. Here are the tip skills that will help you be successful in this role:
Strong organization and time management skills
Experience with inventory management software
Forklift certification
The ability to work in a fast paced environment
Good problem solving
Great customer service
To work as a shipper and receiver you are usually required to have a high school diploma. Previous experience in warehousing or other related fields is recommended. A driver’s licence and forklift licence may also be required.