Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team
At The Authentic T-Shirt Company®/SanMar Canada, we’re more than just a leading distributor of high-quality apparel; we’re a company that people love to be a part of. As Canada’s leading wholesale distributor in the imprintable apparel industry, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, and it all starts with our people.
When you join us, you’re not just clocking in. You’re becoming part of a vibrant, supportive team that celebrates creativity, encourages growth, and values every voice at the table.
We’re currently looking for an energetic, driven, outgoing Warehouse Shipper to join our incredible team in Vancouver, Canada.
Here’s a peek at what makes working here so awesome:
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Total Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, plus paid sick days and vacation time to recharge and reset.
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Beyond the Basics: Flex statutory holidays, employer RRSP matching, and sweet staff discounts on products you’ll actually want.
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Room to Grow: Ongoing training, real career development, and a clear path to where you want to go.
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Culture That Cares: Inclusive, collaborative, and full of heart. Your ideas matter, and your contributions count.
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People-First Vibes: From our distribution centres to our showrooms, you’ll work with passionate, friendly folks who genuinely care.
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Perks, Perks, Perks: And trust us, there’s even more where that came from.
Come see what makes SanMar Canada different, and discover what’s possible when you’re part of something authentic.
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Shipper is responsible for organizing, billing, invoicing, shipping and scheduling of all outbound shipments. The Shipper is responsible for loading/directing the appropriate packages/pallets onto the correct carrier’s trailers. This position will provide significant input into all performance appraisals pertaining to the shipping/packing/checking teams. It is important for this role to collaboratively work with the packing and checking team to ensure all priority shipments are processed in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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Previous warehouse experience is preferred
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Previous shipping experience required, extensive knowledge of shipping/checking/packing processes
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Class 2 MHE Narrow Aisle certified (Will provide training & In-house certification)
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Ability to explain processes and implement changes and improvements within the shipping department
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Able to safely operate pallet jack (manual/electronic)
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Working knowledge of computerized inventory systems
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Experienced on warehouse PICK (internal system), particularly invoice printing
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Ability to follow paperwork flow
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Understanding of courier systems and manual waybills
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Able to work cohesively with all team members
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Can respond to or exceed established standards for speed and accuracy
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In-depth knowledge with invoicing and packing processes
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Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines
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Strong customer service values
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Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
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40 hours per week; occasional overtime required
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Must wear CSA approved safety footwear with protective steel toes and other personal protective equipment as required.
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Able to perform continuous lifting up to 50lbs
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Bending, pulling, standing and stretching required throughout day
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Able to work at heights of 20 plus ft on Narrow Aisle Order Picker
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Use of ladder
Job Responsibilities
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Establish and maintain processes to actively meet or exceed goals and objectives for the Shipping Department
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Ensure that the shipping operation meets or exceeds its established goals of shipping 100 % of all orders released by credit by 5:00 p.m.
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Strive to achieve 99.5% shipping accuracy rates
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Awareness of carrier pickup schedules
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Count and consolidate multi-piece shipments
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Monitor and prioritize time sensitive orders
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Enter all shipment details via carrier system to print or create manual labels
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Ability to fill out manual waybills
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Validate all shipment details – address, weight, pieces etc.
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Invoice low and high bay sections of order on pick system
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List case contents as per check/pack notes, affix tracking information
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Calculate and enter freight charges on pick system where applicable
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Remit CBD details to appropriate personnel, when necessary
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Match labels/waybills to cases or packages and attach same
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Match invoice and shipping details to cases/packages
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Stage shipments as per carrier
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Compile and wrap palletized shipments, place in staging area
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Report any discrepancies which may impede on shipping accuracy
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Ensure that all checked and packed orders meet all shipping requirements
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Provide shipping details and quotes to CSRs when required
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Perform end of day sweep in shipping area to ensure all released orders have been shipped
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Ensure work area is neat and tide, free of hazards and debris
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Report any problems with equipment without delay
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Communicate with shipping team members to avoid “bottlenecks”
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Clarify shipment details with CSR group as necessary
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Maintain contact with credit department to ensure CBD orders are approved in a timely manner
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Cooperate with high bay pickers, checkers and packers to expedite large shipments
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Maintain open communications with carriers and dispatchers as required
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Inform Inventory Control or Returns of any deleted or cancelled orders
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Actively participate in process analysis and improvement activities
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Maintain a neat and tidy work environment
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Adhere to current and future company policies and standards to ensure a safe and agreeable working environment
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Assist in other areas of the warehouse and additional duties as required by management
Working Relationships & Communications
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Notify management regarding supply needs, equipment problems, and workload variances
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Participates in general warehouse meetings
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Work in cooperation and communicate effectively with all levels of the SanMar Canada team
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Keep co-workers informed of activities that have implications to their departments
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Openly communicate any success, concerns, or problems related to the job
Join an AMAZING team, and enjoy SanMar Canada's perks!
The Authentic T-Shirt Company/SanMar Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted
