Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk
Dartmouth, NS
Permanent Full-Time, Onsite
Reference Number: CAN-ATL-DAR-155-011026
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Shipping Receiving Clerk is responsible for efficiently and accurately coordinating the shipment of customer orders and preparing receiving documentation.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Build outbound truck loads, ensuring appropriate freight allocation to maximize freight utilization and balance load weights.
Complete all necessary paperwork on inbound products.
Cross-check all confirmed shipping sets for accuracy, prepare shipping documents for processing.
Physical verification of outgoing customer orders on pre-loaded trucks, prior to departure.
Adhere to customer service commitments.
Prepare loading documents to be given to the truck drivers.
Prepare orders to be shipped by courier and complete the appropriate bill.
Manage inbound appointments, prepare and complete necessary paperwork, and update the appointment schedule for incoming loads.
Ensure receiving documentation policies are adhered to.
Complete receiving documents to be given to the administration department.
Prepare the labels to be installed on the material stocked in our warehouse.
General communication with the Inside Sales Representatives and Traders for customer picks up issues, sales order variances, and returns for credit.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Minimum two years’ related experience
Knowledge of load diagrams for trucks and rail to maximize freight utilization and balance load weights
Excellent organizational skills
Aptitude for details and solid math skills
Working experience with invoices, pick slips, and manifests
Professional telephone skills required with emphasis on customer service
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
Able to communicate effectively with internal staff and work in a team-focused environment
Must have own steel-toed boots
Forklift training and the ability to operate large forklifts is an asset
EDUCATION
High school graduation is a minimum requirement
Post-secondary education is desirable
Benefits
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary
Annual incentive plan based on company performance.
Group pension plan with employer-matching contributions
Health benefits
Purchase Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. stock at a discounted price
OTHER WORK-RELATED BENEFITS
Retiree Health Benefit Plan
Fitness reimbursement
Education reimbursement
Professional Development Reimbursement
Scholarships for children
Discounts on product purchases
Employee referral bonus
Annual Service Awards
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent full-time, onsite Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
WORK LOCATION: 70 Simmonds Drive, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1P6
This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Doman does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and select candidates.
Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work arrangement
No