Shipper/Receiver

J ob Title: Shipper/Receiver
Location: Amherst, NS
Shifts: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (overnight shifts may be required)
Pay Rate: $18.65/hr

Job Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, and organizing incoming and outgoing shipments while ensuring accuracy of quantities, lot numbers, and shipping documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Verify shipment accuracy by checking quantities, lot numbers, and shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records to ensure full product traceability.
• Load, unload, and move products safely within the warehouse or production area.
• Ensure products, pallets, and trays are free from damage, contamination, or foreign materials.
• Conduct routine quality inspections and report discrepancies or concerns to supervisors.
• Operate and monitor equipment such as metal detectors and pallet handling tools to ensure proper functionality.
• Assist with inventory control, stock organization, and replenishment of supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment following company safety and food safety standards.
• Support shipping preparation by labeling, wrapping, and staging products for transport.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Previous shipping/receiving or warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic mathematical and documentation skills.
• Safety boots required.
• Must pass a Clean Criminal Background Check.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Work Environment:

• Enclosed warehouse and production facility.
• Environment may be hot due to machinery and production operations.