Warehouse Shipping/Receiver Helper

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Support Staff (CUPE)

Posting In effect from

12/4/2024

Closing Application Date

26/4/2024

Closing date for internal CUPE applicants

26/4/2024

Applications will be reviewed commencing the “closing date for internal CUPE applicants” and may continue until the position is filled.

Internal CUPE applicants must submit their application by 4pm on the “closing date for internal CUPE applicants” for their Seniority to be recognized. Applications received after the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" will be considered alongside external applicants.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Support Type

Auxiliary (Under 4 Months)

Anticipated Start Date

29/4/2024

Position End Date (If Applicable)

7/6/2024

The Hours of work are subject to change depending upon departmental requirements

Schedule

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 7 hours a day, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Schedule Description

DUTIES

Under the coordination of the Warehouse Supervisor, performs a variety Warehouse tasks including shipping, receiving, clerical duties and Warehouse equipment operation.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives, unpacks and checks incoming materials, ensuring that goods are delivered as per specifications.

Picks, packages, ships (domestic and international shipments), receives and distributes internal and external OL packages/materials, and processes any returned course packages.

Process courier request forms.

Labels and distributes goods to inventory.

Assembles, packs and ships customer orders, processes returns.

Acknowledges and responds to customer requests.

Maintains filing systems.

Performs duties of mailperson if required.

REPORTS TO Director, Supply Chain Management

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Grade 12 or equivalent

Forklift certification

Class 5 drivers' license

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) months related experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to deal with others effectively

Ability to use computers

Ability to operate Warehouse equipment

Ability to lift weights up to 25 kg on a regular basis

WORKING CONDITIONS

Minor exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold and restrictive work areas

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

Pay Band

$26.08 - $28.98 ( CUPE Grade 04 (90% - 100%) )

Salary rate

Please Note: This position may be subject to a 90% salary for the first 560 hours of employment.

Location

Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Finance -> Warehouse

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.