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The Soap Company of Nova Scotia Ltd. is looking for a full-time Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our team in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia.

We are a growing company where our team of Soap Pros works collaboratively to make and ship amazing products to both retail customers and stores. Our priority is creating products for people with scent and/or chemical sensitivities, because we believe everyone has a right to feel great in their skin.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented and enjoys a variety of activities each day, interacting with the public and performing administrative work in a positive team environment.

Location

·         8000 Highway 7, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Position Type & Schedule

·         Full-time

·         32 hours per week over 4 days

·         8:30 am to 4:30 pm on either

o   Monday to Thursday, or

o   Tuesday to Friday

Compensation

·         $17.00/hour during the training period (estimated at 3 months)

·         $18.50/hour after successful completion of training

Responsibilities

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk will be responsible for:

·         Packing and fulfilling orders accurately and efficiently

·         Receiving incoming shipments and checking orders for accuracy

·         Providing customer service by phone, email, online reviews and messaging apps

·         Completing administrative tasks related to shipping and receiving

·         Performing light production tasks such as mixing powders, labelling, packaging, etc.

·         Keeping work areas tidy, clean and organized

·         Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

·         A positive attitude

·         Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written

·         Strong computer skills

·         A reputation for being very reliable

·         The ability to focus carefully and maintain excellent attention to detail

·         Strong organizational skills

·         The ability to work independently and be self-directed

·         A willingness to learn and grow

·         The ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits & Perks

·         4 weeks of paid vacation per year

·         Medical and dental benefits

·         Optional long-term disability benefits

·         Access to a comfortable lunch room with a full kitchen

Our Culture

We are a positive, caring team that genuinely loves what we do. We care about our work, we care about each other and we care about the people who support our business.

As a family business that puts family first, we value kindness, flexibility, teamwork and mutual respect. We work collaboratively to make sure high-quality products are prepared and shipped with care and we take pride in doing our best for our customers every day.

We also believe work should be both focused and enjoyable. We have fun, stay organized and work together to keep things running smoothly. When challenges come up, we problem-solve as a team and look for ways to improve.

Additional Information

Bilingual in English and French would be considered an asset

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to leigh@soapnovascotia.com with the subject line “TSCONS JOB APPLICATION”

Deadline

This position will be filled as soon as possible, so early applications are encouraged.