Yukon Government Looking for Shipper Receiver at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

The Shipper Receiver is responsible for processing and packaging items for shipment and receiving incoming merchandise for warehouse storage or distribution. This position ensures the orderly identification, storage, distribution and shipment of parts and materials from vendors and shipping companies to various maintenance camps throughout the Yukon.

The Shipper Receiver undertakes other various functions to contribute to the effective operation of the warehouse such as liaising with the Inventory Controller to update inventory records. This position also directs the daily activities of the Parts Labourer.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

Experience in the shipping/receiving functions in an industrial or mechanical parts warehouse

Experience preparing shipments containing dangerous goods for transport

Experience using various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

Experience operating a forklift

Experience identifying mechanical parts and materials

Experience in a computerized purchasing and/or inventory environment

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

Familiarity with mechanical and industrial parts and materials

Experience dealing with industrial shipping/receiving, warehousing and safe and efficient material storage, distribution and documentation

Self-motivated, organized, and committed to the job

Able to work independently and willing to work to contribute to the team environment

Safety orientated

Conditions of Employment

Transportation Dangerous Goods Certificate and IATA certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire), Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license

Job Requirements

Ability to lift objects up to 45 kg, work in adverse weather conditions, mandatory use of personal protective equipment

Additional Information

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Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Kevin Taylor, Parts Supervisor, [email protected]

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Eligibility List

8 months

Post Date

22 November 2021

Close Date

3 December 2021