Shipper & Receiver

Shipper and Receiver

Thordon Bearings Inc. – Why work with us?

Privately owned since its inception in 1911 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada – Thordon Bearings is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, supplying and installing pollution-free, non-metallic bearing and seal systems.

The Thordon Bearings Shipper and Receiver will coordinate and ensure the safe and efficient transportation of products and supplies for Thordon Bearings, Thomson-Gordon Group and its customers. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure products are packaged in accordance with shipping standards and shipped on time.
• Complete all bills and releases, and ensure they are filed daily, weekly or monthly, as required.
• Communicate and direct all related procedures for customer-specific shipping details within the law.
• Adjust the inventory levels when products are taken from stock and packaged for shipment per customer order.
• Ensure all documentation is following the package received or shipped.
• Follow up on all shipping and receiving documentation and certification discrepancies. 
• Verify all shipments and receivables are accurate in accordance with the packing documentation.
• All shipping tasks are accomplished with little or no supervision.
•  Ensure all shipping and receiving documents are entered into the computer database daily.
• Assist with the unloading and loading of trucks or couriers.
• Notify and distribute items to the intended department or staff in a complete and safe manner.
• Maintain adequate containers and equipment for shipping purposes. 
• Inspect received goods and report damages and discrepancies to the logistics department or appropriate staff immediately.
• Use safe and appropriate transportation or lifting devices to move products.
• Ensure all dangerous goods are packaged and labelled according to packaging regulations.
• Expedite hazardous waste removal as it applies local and municipal guidelines.
• Keep the work area clean, safe and organized at all times.
• Any other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. This employee is also subjected to lifting, bending, and lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is subject to the conditions of a manufacturing environment, such as dirt, noise fumes, heat, and outside weather conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently
• Requires good housekeeping skills
• Computer literate
• Crating and wood packaging knowledge
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Prior shipping and receiving experience
• Fork Truck Experience is an asset

More About Us

Our 4th-generation family-owned business is committed to environmental stewardship as our products eliminate oil and grease in marine, clean power, pump and industrial applications worldwide.  

We are proud to have created a culture at Thomson-Gordon Group where people from all backgrounds and countries can come together to build a healthy, diverse future. Longevity and commitment to career growth are staples, as many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

                                               NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Thordon Bearings Inc./Thomson-Gordon Group will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.