NOC 1521 - Shippers & Receivers
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Job Titles
import freight clerk
shipper-receiver
receiver
freight receiver
freight shipper
shipper
shipping agent
shipping and receiving clerk
supply chain assistant
Labour Market Information
Future Considerations
Demand for this occupation is linked to demand for manufactured goods which relies on economic cycles
Increase in e-commerce will increase demand for occupation
Technology impacts such as computers, scanners, tracking and sorting systems may change the skills needed for this occupation as well as demand
Seasonal jobs available increases during the holiday season
Impact of COVID-19:
Some employment increase due to online shopping
Some supply chain issues with oversea shipping affecting the amount of work available
Once regular consumer patterns resume (normal air & freight shipping) there will still be a growing need
Skills Inventory
Essential & Soft Skills
Organizational Skills
Processing information
Communication Skills
Customer Service
Detail oriented
Creativity
Computer use
Management
Teamwork
Interpersonal Skills
Multi-Tasking
Hardworking
Decision-Making
Writing
Meeting Deadlines
Problem Solving
Self-motivated
Professionalism
Flexibility
Reliability
Work under pressure
Punctuality
Microsoft Office
Research
Organized
Team Building
Dependability
Leadership
Numeracy
Time Management
Assertiveness
Work Independently
Customer service
English Language
Microsoft Windows
Ability to adapt to company culture
Technical Skills
Forklift Operation
Shipping and Receiving
Accounting
Shipping
Lifting Ability
Lift Trucks
Packaging
Scheduling
Invoice Preparation
Agriculture
Freight
Data entry
Sorting
Loading and unloading
Mechanics and machinery
Public safety and security
Cleanliness
Inventory Control
Inventory Management
Loss Prevention
Markdown
Merchandising
Cycle Counting
Database Application
Physical Inventory
Heavy Lifting
Tagging
Operations
Fast-paced Setting
Exit Strategies
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
SAP
Controlled Area
Coordinating
Database Software
Oracle
Dry Goods
Operating stationary industrial equipment
Operating mobile equipment
Customer Support
Customs Regulations
Planning
Requisition
Procurement
Unloading
Warehouse Management
Warehousing
Quality Assurance
Reconciliation
Resource Allocation
Revisions
Roofing
Rotation
Sales
Sales Order
Smartsheet
Spreadsheets
Stock Rotation
Certifications & Training
Driver's license
Forklift Operator Certification
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification
Food Safety Certification
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification
First Aid Certification
Overhead Crane Certification
Propane Certification
Six Sigma
Completion of secondary school is usually required
Experience in a related clerical occupation or as a warehouse worker may be required
On-the-job training provided
Training Opportunities (Asset Map)
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