Shippers and Receivers
Other titles : freight checker, freight receiver clerk, shipping agent, stock receiver
Details
Description :
Shippers and receivers ship, receive and record the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from an establishment. They are employed in the public sector and by retail and wholesale establishments, manufacturing companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
Main duties :
- determine method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, customs forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer;
- assemble containers and crates, record contents manually or in computer system, pack goods to be shipped and affix identifying information and shipping instructions;
- oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks or other conveyances;
- inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods;
- unpack, code and route goods to appropriate storage areas;
- maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping systems;
- may operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Montérégie
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Training
Diploma of College Studies (DCS)
Transportation Logistics
Program length: 3 years
Program Objectives
The Transportation Logistics program prepares the student to handle complex problems associated with transporting. The program trains the student in management and work methods specific to transportation and logistics and in finding solutions to these problems.
Where this program is available