Shipping Attendant

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.

Dura-Line is hiring a Shipping Attendant in our manufacturing plant in St. Albert, AB to help oversee the production of high-quality products within the department. You will be responsible for the proper preparation and loading all outgoing shipments of finished products, unloading incoming shipments, maintaining shipping yard/workspace and transporting materials/finished products to appropriate department and/or storage location.

Schedule: Currently 8-hour day shift, starting at 730am until 430pm Monday to Friday.  Some overtime and/or vacation coverage may be required  Seasonal requirements may change this schedule based on operational/production capacity.   

SAFETY is priority!!! Safety Steel Toed Shoes are required (must be CSA approved). Shoe Reimbursement voucher provided upon start date.

Responsibilities:

• Load and coordinate outgoing shipments, process and print bills of lading and paperwork
• Unload incoming shipments and receive goods in SAP, ensuring proper documentation (stamped, labeled) and storage of the product, and submit to appropriate shipping personnel.
• Assemble, package products/materials for shipment if required – wrap, add protection per standard work instructions.
• Label identifying information and shipping instructions onto boxes, reels or containers and ensure proper documentation for shipments.
• Communicates with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Examine outgoing shipments for any product defects  
• Assist Shippers/Material Handlers with inventory control, provide weekly, monthly and yearly cycle count for steel reels and inventory 
• The Reel Return/ Shipping Attendant will unload incoming shipments of returned reels, count parts and keep inventory accuracy. The role will manage the steel reel program, receive goods in SAP (System Application of Products) and provide backup/assistance to our Shipping Coordinator and Inventory Control Specialist. Monitors inventory transactions occurring daily during standard manufacturing processes. This position will assist Shipping by properly preparing and loading outgoing shipments of finished products, and transport of materials/finished products to appropriate department and/or storage locations. This position will also assist in building reels as needed
• Place Shipping Labels on all shipments.
• Route items to appropriate departments if required

Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years working in Shipping/Receiving within a Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or Distribution enviroment is required.  
• At least two (2) years with significant Customer Service, External Client experience, including face-to-face, email, and telephone communication. .  
• Microsoft Office experience is required, SAP experience or any other Supply Chain software experience is an asset.  

Working conditions:

• This is a moderately physical demanding position, both with sedentary and active mobility tasks. Time will involve tasks at your desk/office, but will also include significant periods around the property.  
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance
• Ability to move from one area to another by stepping over and/or bending under objects 
• Mobility sufficient to allow frequent entrance and exits from lift truck.
• Non-climate controlled facility
• Prolonged periods on the plant floor or warehouse area working in a manufacturing environment that may require walking, standing, etc including operating a forklift. 
• May spend time in an office environment, on a computer or in meetings.
• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions and in an environment with many noises 
• Comfortable wearing appropriate PPE while in production and warehouse areas. 

What we offer:

Dura-Line offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package inclusive of, but not limited to: medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, paramedical, pension plan, disability and life insurance, and education reimbursement. We also offer career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on innovation & teamwork.

• The opportunity to participate in quarterly bonus program that is driven by both company and individual achievements, and our unwavering commitment to safety.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you or someone you know, please apply today!

We thank you for your interest & We look forward to hearing from you!
This could be your first step towards a meaningful career.

We thank everyone for their interest, but due to the volume of resumes received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

As a TL 9000 and ISO 9001 rated manufacturer, Dura-Line takes pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and is recognized as a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies worldwide. 

Orbia Dura-Line has 1,700 employees and 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, India, Oman and Europe, serving over 50 countries through a global sales and distribution network.

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and employment is contingent upon successful clearance results. Dura-Line is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace.  If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on any characteristic protected by law.