Shipper/Receiver I (Receiving Clerk)

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: Level L

Please note, this role requires the ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs for moving incoming shipments of books, clothing and supplies, and boxing product for outgoing shipments. Additionally, pushing/pulling forces up to 115 lbs. is required to receive supplies using pallet jack.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Book Store’s mission is to support the best student experience at Western University. To help students, faculty, and staff at Western and people in our community fulfill their educational goals and life potential, we are dedicated to providing products, services and information for their academic, professional, social and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

The Shipper/Receiver (Receiving Clerk), reports to the Shipping & Receiving Manager, and is responsible for the effective and efficient receiving of merchandise for the Book Store, Computer Store, General Merchandise and Books Plus. The Shipper/Receiver unloads incoming shipments from carrier vehicles, verifies accuracy of shipments and condition of goods, processes receipt of goods in Bookware, ensuring that accurate records are kept in systems and reports on errors and discrepancies from shipments as needed. The Shipper/Receiver labels and installs security devices onto products, as needed, organizes products to be directed to the sales floor, remote locations or storage and ensures that the work environment is kept clean.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

• 1 year of shipping/receiving experience and with warehousing and inventory processes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of inventory control systems and shipping/receiving processes
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate Western Retail Services’ events and activities, particularly seasonal needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change
• A strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office in order to input data into spreadsheets and/or records systems with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology
• Familiarity with software applications used by Western preferred – e.g. inventory management software (such as Bookware)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs using proper ergonomic procedures and equipment

Union Statement

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.