Receiving Associate

Our values are at the core of everything we do!

• Innovative. Think ahead to stay ahead.
• Driver. Stay hungry and act with urgency.
• Ownership. No excuses. 100% accountability.
• Caring. For employees, partners and community.
• Individual. We work with great people and expect a lot from them.

We are one of Western Canada’s largest window and door manufacturers servicing consumers, contractors, and retailers. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, it’s not just Durabuilt’s innovative manufacturing and design that places us on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies – **it’s also our people.

Primary Purpose:**
Responsible for receiving, verifying, and processing all incoming shipments, ensuring materials are accurately documented, inspected, stored, and distributed to the appropriate locations. Supports warehouse operations through material put-away and organization, and warehouse housekeeping activities.

Key Responsibilities:
Receiving and Verification

• Receive all incoming shipments and deliveries.
• Verify received materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and delivery documents.
• Inspect shipments for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report issues promptly to the Receiving office.
• Accurately record receipt of materials on shipment checklist.
• Ensure all received materials are properly labeled with the received date and identified.

Material Handling and Put-Away

• Safely unload shipments using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Transport materials to designated storage locations.
• Complete put-away activities in accordance with warehouse storage procedures.
• Ensure materials are stored securely and efficiently to maximize warehouse space utilization.

Warehouse Organization and Support

• Stack and organize materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Maintain accurate material locations and identification.
• Ensure aisles, storage areas, and workspaces remain organized, clean, and free of hazards.
• Assist with material movements, stocking, replenishment, and warehouse organization activities.
• Support general warehouse operations during periods of low receiving activity.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse and receiving areas.0
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and safe work practices.
• Assist with other warehouse-related duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Special Order Material Distribution

• Receive and verify special-order materials for various departments.
• Coordinate and deliver special-order items to the requesting departments in a timely manner.
• Obtain confirmation of delivery (POD) for record.
• Communicate with department personnel regarding incoming deliveries and material availability.

Equipment Operation

• Operate Counterbalance forklift, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently (certified).
• Conduct pre-use inspections of equipment and report any deficiencies.

Your experience is:

• 3+ years experience in receiving.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience working in a production facility is an asset.
• Skilled with computer applications used in the shipping/receiving process.
• Basic math and recording abilities.
• Knowledge of waybills and bills of landing.
• Highly skilled with methods of weight measurement and verification.

Competencies – you’re good at:

• Communicate effectively in English both verbal and written.
• The ability to move around the plant floor and maneuver materials and equipment.
• Skilled with all equipment used in inventory movement.
• Ability to multitask, organize your time and meet multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable with high volume workload with the ability  to 'roll up your sleeves" and jump in.
• Strong work ethic, action oriented and desire to achieve excellence.
• High comfort level working in a fast-paced team environment that is constantly changing.
• Pressure to produce tangible results and complete projects within tight timelines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Willing to learn new things and take initiative to ask questions.

Working conditions:

• Lifting and/or carrying anywhere from 0 lbs to 50 lbs.
• Work in a production facility.
• Repetitive movements and work.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping on a regular basis.
• Walking near to heavy tool and moving machinery.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions, and dirt, dust and noise.
• Flexibility in scheduling depending on production demands - able to work day &/or evening shift.
• Opportunity for overtime on short notice due to operational needs.

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We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or faith. Thank you to all those apply and those who are short-listed will be contacted.