14400 – Shippers and receivers
Lead statement
Shippers and receivers ship, receive and record the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from an establishment.
Main duties
- Determine method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, customs forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer
- Assemble containers and crates, record contents manually or by computer, pack goods to be shipped and affix identifying information and shipping instructions
- Oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks or other conveyances
- Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods
- Unpack, code and route goods to appropriate storage areas
- Maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping systems
- May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Experience in a related clerical occupation or as a warehouse worker may be required.
- A forklift certificate may be required.
- A driver's licence may be required.
Example job titles
import freight clerk · export-booking clerk · shipper-receiver · receiver · shipping clerk · cargo location clerk · distribution clerk · freight checker · receiving room clerk · freight receiver · freight shipper · milk and cream receiver - food and beverage processing · produce shipper · shipper · shipping agent · stock receiver · supercargo · warehouse receiver · receiving clerk for returned merchandise · delivery clerk · warehouse shipper · stock handler · receiving checker · shipping and receiving clerk · receiving clerk · freight receiver clerk · freight receiving clerk · warehouse shipping clerk · export traffic clerk · freight forwarding clerk · import traffic clerk · supply chain assistant · traffic technician - Canadian armed forces
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.00 | $22.50 | $31.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $19.75 | $31.17 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $19.23 | $24.90 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $20.67 | $28.00 |
| Quebec | $17.31 | $22.00 | $30.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $22.68 | $30.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $21.00 | $30.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.00 | $22.00 | $32.00 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $23.00 | $32.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.90 | $23.00 | $33.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.