Shipper / Receiver

Calian GNSS is an Ottawa-based producer of products and components used for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).  

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day. 

Position Overview 

 
The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for the efficient handling, inspection, and documentation of incoming and outgoing shipments. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and supporting warehouse and supply chain operations. 

Responsibilities 

• Understands and ensures consistent compliance with company policy, procedures and safe work practices 

• Accurately pack products according to specifications ensure proper labelling for shipping 

• Load and unload products from trucks, ensuring safe handling practices 

• Operate warehouse equipment as required, such as forklift, pallet jacks 

• Maintain organized work area 

• Communicate with team members to meet daily packing/shipping deadlines 

• Conduct quality checks on packed items to ensure they meet company standards 

• Takes direction well, able to produce quality work with minimal supervision and as part of a team 

• Completing required paperwork including outbound B/L, AWB and updating SAP 

• Communicating with customers/carriers and providing a high level of customer service 

• Arrange transport of goods between Company warehouses 

• Assist with receiving and updating SAP 

• Other duties as required within the context of the role. 

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• 2+ Years experience 

• Experience in shipping/receiving, and/or material handling 

• Experience using pallet straddlers, telehandler, and/or forklift 

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation that can be used for business purposes as the need arises 

Additional Requirements 

• Experience in SAP is an asset 

• Forklift certification is preferred. 

• Willingness to obtain Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification 

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel 

• Interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others 

• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities 

• Sense of urgency with the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities in a timely and efficient manner 

• Ability to follow documented procedures