Shipping & Receiving Clerk

BUILD YOUR IDEAL CAREER WHILE HELPING US BUILD A SAFER WORLD

Who We Are

SafeStart is a family-run workplace safety training company that was founded in 1975 as Electrolab Limited. We are leaders in Human Factors Management, with our primary mission being the reduction of preventable death and injury, both on and off the job. Accidental injuries and death are a worldwide epidemic. A preventable-injury-related death occurs every three minutes. Over the last 15 years, more than 2.5 million people have gone through the SafeStart training program. Dedicated to making human factors more understandable, SafeStart makes safety training more personal, and gives organizations around the world a more engaging and practical approach to keeping people safe. We are a global company with our head office in Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

Who We Are to You

At SafeStart we are OneTeam. We work hard to be inclusive; we embrace diversity and encourage everyone at SafeStart to be their authentic selves. We embody the Big Picture (namely our mission/vision/values). We hire for individual expertise and share knowledge to create new products and services that fit our customers’ needs. We actively seek opportunities to encourage organizational learning. We have a collaborative work environment with an open-door policy at all levels of the company. We care about our impact and the efficacy of our solutions. And we offer a positive, fun, casual work environment with flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits (things like profit sharing/bonuses, health/dental benefits and company leadership that insists on a healthy work-life balance) to all of our employees.

Who You Are

At SafeStart, the Shipping & Receiving Clerk helps ensure the smooth and efficient flow of our shipping operations, thereby providing an excellent customer experience. We’re currently seeking a detail-oriented professional to join us in our mission. The best fit is someone with a solid understanding of logistics processes. They will be comfortable with physical picking and packing of materials while also managing paperwork and administrative tasks. With a knack to optimize efficiency, our Shipping & Receiving Clerk will be counted on to ensure shipments are completed accurately and on time.

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible to process ordered materials, both inbound and outbound, in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

The successful candidate may also want to invest in a cape since we measure our success by the number of lives saved—it’s very empowering.

A Day in the Life of a Shipping & Receiving Clerk

• Prepare shipping documents, including customs forms, in compliance with applicable regulations
• Picking, packing, and preparing materials for shipping
• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping records, including bills of lading, shipping logs, and other required documentation
• Collaborate with customs brokers and other authorities to facilitate smooth customs clearance for international shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory supply records
• Perform data entry into various software and spreadsheets and generate reports
• General office administration duties

Need to Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Capability to frequently lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to use a pallet jack
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fast typing, with an eye for accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and online forms
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Nice to Haves

• College diploma
• Experience with Sage 300 or Salesforce
• Intermediate understanding of current shipping regulations, trade compliance, and customs requirements

Just the Facts

• Full-time, permanent
• In office position
• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Join an amazing culture of passionate and supportive colleagues who prioritize having fun alongside achieving results.

RGIF = Every day TGIF

RESPECT

GROWTH

INNOVATION

FUN

SafeStart welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations available on request for all aspects of the selection process.

Your resume will be reviewed by a human being – no AI is used. The only automated process used during the recruitment process is Indeed’s screening questions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belleville, ON K8N 0A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person