Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing.  It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors.  Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals.  Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers.  Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

This position will be based out of our Samuel, Son & Co. location : 140 Paquin Rd. Winnipeg MB, R2J 3V4

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Competitive base rate
• Benefits program
• Pension plan
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Various incentive and recognition programs
• Bonuses

Please note - our work environment is safety sensitive and will require the successful applicant to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug evaluation.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Read all emails received and reply as soon as possible. Always include the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor in all emails pertaining to shipping and pickup-requests.
• Review the open purchase order list and call vendors to confirm orders are ready for pick-up. Once orders are confirmed as ready for pick-up, notify the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor of the ready orders.
• The Shipper/Receiver must always have the supervisor's approval for all deliveries and pick-ups on Samuel vehicles that are requested after 7:00 AM.
• The Shipper/Receiver must document all hot shots paid by Samuel in the Excel Hot Shot spreadsheet. Once the hot shots are documented, the Shipper/Receiver must email the spreadsheet to the appropriate personnel; this must be done no later than 10:30 AM.
• Notify the appropriate production personnel for all will calls that are scheduled to pick-up the next day.
• Assist customers/drivers at the will call window. If a will call order is not ship ready, notify the appropriate personnel that the customer has arrived for the order. Once the order is ship ready, assign it a loader/forklift operator to load the customer.
• Assist sales with rates quotes for hot shot, LTL and truckload carriers.
• Generate Bills of Lading (BOL's) for required orders.
• Verify all will call orders that have been picked up to ensure the system shows a 'transits' status.
• Communicate with Samuel drivers if credit card pick-ups are required.
• When requested, assist Samuel drivers with customer information and driving directions.
• If any drier is unable to complete his/her delivery route, the Shipper/Receiver must immediately notify the appropriate sales person of the situation. The Sales Manager and Shipping Supervisor must also be notified.
• Verify that all delivery orders have the required customer signatures (i.e. material receipt and MTR receipt signature.)
• Assist with loading and unloading when necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Proficiency with basic Excel and Outlook required
• A minimum of 3 years experience in shipping/receiving or equivalent experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
• Ability to self-start and self-motivate under very limited supervision is required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle pressures of deadlines, diverse assignment loads and high work volumes.
• Excellent ability to independently problem solve and troubleshoot required.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize and switch directions, work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Project Coordination experience is considered an asset
• Strong vendor management skills required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (22.7kg) or more

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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