Shipper/Receiver/Trucker - Internal Unifor Posting Only

Dated: March 3, 2015 8:00 a.m., Expires March 9, 2015 4:00 p.m.    

 

Shipper/Reciever/Trucker

Physical Plant

 

* Internal Unifor Competition *

 

Primarily an 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. shift, Monday to Friday

When required, hours of work may be modified to address the needs of the University

 

DUTIES:

      Receives and unloads incoming goods, assisting the Receiver/Shipper Lead Hand in recording relevant goods information and maintaining records;

      Enters appropriate information into the computer database;

      Loads trucks in preparation for delivery;

      Unloads trucks subsequent to pickup of goods; 

      Moves goods, by truck, between University buildings and between the University and off‑campus locations;

      Moves goods within buildings by hand, cart and/or dolly to/from pickup/drop-off points;

      Packs, labels and loads goods being shipped by the University and assists the Receiver/Shipper Lead Hand in completing/maintaining shipping records, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods documentation;

      Operates and maintains appropriate machinery, e.g. truck and forklift;

      Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS Regulation, other health and safety related legislation and standards and with such workplace practices as outlined by his/her immediate supervisor;

       Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

      Minimum Grade 12 education;

      Experience in shipping and receiving practices;

      Must have current WHMIS training, Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification, defensive driving certification as well as forklift certification or must be certified during trial period;

      Must have a current valid driver's licence of the appropriate class with a clean driving abstract;

      Ability to follow oral and written instructions;

      Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including performing heavy manual work such as lifting, carrying and/or pushing/pulling heavy objects up to 100 lbs on a daily basis as well as performing very heavy work in excess of 100 lbs on an occasional basis;

      General knowledge of recognized practices, safe work habits and techniques, including traffic laws and defensive driving principles;

      Some clerical ability required, including computer skills/aptitude;

      Ability to deal courteously with staff, students and the general public;

      Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.

           

Interested internal applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:

 

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: (807) 346-7701

email: human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

           

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.  We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.