Shipper/Receiver (Temporary)

Position: (1) Shipper/Receiver

Start Date: To be determined

Status: Temporary, Full Time (Anticipated 12 months contract)

Application Deadline: Thursday March 20, 2025 @ 11:59PM

Salary: $52,125 (Starting) to $76, 085 (at 30 Months)
Position Summary:  
The Shipper / Receiver is responsible for shipping, receiving, and recording deliveries for the London Police Service. This position also administers and supports activities related to inventory for Quartermaster and Stationary Stores.          

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute packages, parcels and other goods delivered to the London Police Service (LPS).
• Accept and sign for deliveries and pick-ups for/from the organization.
• Notify departments and members of supplies and/or equipment for pick-up.
• Receive, log, and sort packages, parcels and other goods delivered to the LPS.
• Ensure packages, parcels and other goods are received in good order, and record damaged goods.
• Dispose of excess packing material (e.g., wood skids and cardboard).
• Ensure confidential documentation arriving by courier is secured in appropriate area.
• Prepare outgoing shipments and ensure accurate completion the appropriate paperwork.
• Track courier packages, providing tracking documentation to the requestor.
• Maintain up-to-date shipping and receiving logs.
• Weigh packages, determine method of shipment, arrange shipment, and prepare shipping documents.
• Monitor freight charges to obtain the most cost-efficient shipping rates.
• Liaise with custom authorities and broker to provide necessary documentation and ensure compliance with customs clearance process and regulations.
• Provide resolution to shipping and receiving discrepancies in coordination with appropriate personnel.
• Administer activities related to the inventory process for Quartermaster and Stationary Stores.
• Pick and pack goods and supplies to fill authorized uniform and equipment requisitions.
• Issue authorized Quartermaster stocked uniform and equipment according to established procedures and policies.
• Complete cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Participate in annual inventory audit process.
• Provide front-line customer service to Quartermaster Stores counter, responding to inquiries and requests as required.
• Enter data of incoming and outgoing transactions to the Inventory Management System and internal record keeping ledgers.
• Assist with purchasing/ordering and receiving of product related to Quartermaster and Stationary Stores.
• Assist with shredding of purged documents and used/obsolete uniform and equipment.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail delivery process, such as receiving, logging, and sorting mail and distributing inter-departmental mail to appropriate areas.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance of postal machine, including arranging for its service and maintenance.
• Ensure appropriate level of mailroom, shipping/receiving and courier supplies is maintained.
• Other duties as assigned within the core competencies.

Requirements

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent plus work-related program up to one academic year in duration.
• 6-12 months’ related experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills where problems, situations and responsibilities are covered by standards, precedents, and procedures.
• Effective communication skills required for regular in-person contact with members of the public to give, obtain and/or exchange routine information or decisions requiring general discussion and explanation to ensure understanding.

Benefits/Pension:

Temporary members receive ten percent (10%) of their hourly rate in lieu of benefits (after 120 calendar days) and are also eligible to join the OMERS Pension Plan upon their first day of hire.

Hours of Duty:

Day shift; Monday-Friday

Application Process:

Please refer to the “How to Apply” page on our website for application instructions.  We thank all applicants for their interest in the London Police Service; however, only those selected will be contacted.

London Police Service is committed to creating and fostering a diverse and progressive workforce that is representative of the citizens that we serve. It is the LPS policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant, in accordance with federal and provincial regulations and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Applicants requiring accommodation for any stage of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Specialists at humanresources-hrspecialist@londonpolice.ca.

The London Police Service is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. We have over 800 members (officers and civilians) and we proudly serve over 400,000 residents in the City of London. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of London’s communities and our goal is to have a membership that is representative of the diverse London community.

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