Company Description:

Liftsafe Group of Companies is a privately owned company that designs, builds, inspects and maintains lifting, material handling, and fall protection systems equipment.

Job purpose:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Warehouse Manager with the day-to-day warehouse activities at Liftsafe Engineering and Service Group Inc. As outlined in this job description, the expectation is for the duties, responsibilities and qualifications to be efficiently performed and for this individual to contribute to the overall growth of the company.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for shipping and receiving internal and external materials.
• Verify incoming shipments are accurate and process in computer system.
• Ensure shipment deadlines are met.
• Safely operate a forklift/lift truck.
• Safely operate hand and power tools to cut material to accurate lengths prior to packing/shipping.
• Packaging items for shipment shrink wrap, strapping, creating custom sized skids.
• Ensure warehouse is kept tidy and organized.
• Support Warehouse Manager with tracking minimum stock requirements
• Provide additional support to Warehouse Manager as required i.e. vacation coverage.
• Store materials by designating storage areas; adjusting storage areas according to production and shipping requirements.
• Preparing product for shipment by verifying location; directing movement to staging area; resolving problems.
• Creating shipping info, bills of lading, etc.
• Verifying product inventory reports by comparing logs and reports; adjusting entries.
• Documenting actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Monitoring inventory by completing counts as required.
• Working with Warehouse Manager to determine inventory needed for current and upcoming projects.
• Communicating with Carriers and Customers (Internal and External).

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a shipping/receiving role.
• Certified on forklift/lift truck or willingness to obtain certification.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software, basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to accomplish projects.
• Strong organizational skills
• Forward thinking
• Strong communication skills

Working conditions:

• Warehouse environment
• Varying temperature changes

Physical requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Frequent and repetitive movement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate forklift.
• Ability to walk for the majority of the day (8-hour shift).

It is the policy of The Liftsafe Group of Companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. The Liftsafe Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.