Posted 4 days ago
Shipping/Receiving Administrator (6 months Contract)
@ Sobeys
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Sobeys is hiring a six-month contract Shipping/Receiving Administrator at its Retail Support Centre to support Team Leaders and the Operations Team. The work covers order release, load and bill of lading preparation, receiving paperwork and driver coordination, on a 40-hour week with afternoon and weekend availability. The posting states open availability and flexibility to operational needs.
Responsibilities:
- Complete and release scheduled orders in EXE inventory program
- Prepare trailer maps, load sheets and bills of lading
- Answer phone calls and respond to customer service inquiries
- Match packing slips and bills of lading to purchase orders
- Direct drivers arriving at the building
Requirements summary:
- 1 to 2 years in a similar or warehouse role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong oral and written communication
- Forklift certification or experience
- Experience with workforce management systems
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount |
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Sobeys
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Full company description
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are a family nurturing families – is our collective passion and mission to nurture the things that make life better, including great experiences, families, communities and the lives of our employees. More information on Sobeys Inc. can be found at www.corporate.sobeys.com. Sobeys inc. est une entreprise fièrement canadienne comptant plus de 115 ans d'expérience dans le commerce de détail alimentaire. Nous sommes l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, et répondons aux besoins en épicerie de notre clientèle par l'entremise de nos quelque 1 600 magasins répartis dans chacune des dix provinces et arborant l'une ou l'autre de nos diverses enseignes dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que de nos plus de 350 stations d'essence. Notre raison d'être - nous sommes une famille qui nourrit l'esprit de famille - s'incarne aussi dans notre passion et notre mission communes, soit cultiver ce qui rend la vie plus agréable : les expériences exceptionnelles, la famille, les collectivités et la vie de nos employés. Pour plus de renseignements sur Sobeys inc., veuillez consulter la page www.corporate.sobeys.com/fr.
- LinkedIn followers
- 165,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,862
- Reported office locations
- 115 King Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
- 17220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K6, CA
- 4980 Tahoe Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C7, CA
- 11281 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H1G 3J5, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Grocery
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Sobeys
- Specialties
- Grocery / Épicerie
- Retail / Commerce de détail
- Distribution / Distribution
- Corporate / Entreprise
- and Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 300,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Stellarton, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | Grocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 564 |
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Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Join our innovative, fast-paced distribution centres and help deliver essential products to over 1,600 stores. With flexible schedules and a strong commitment to health and safety, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Canadians stocked with what they need most.
Ready to Make an Impact?
The Administrator Shipping/Receiving Clerk provides administrative assistance and direct support to the Team Leaders. The clerk also provides indirect support to the Operations Team at the Retail Support Centre through commitment to accuracy, efficiency and exceptional customer service. Actively contributes toa positive and productive working environment.
Shift: 40 hours per week. Open availability is required, with start times typically between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This position primarily supports afternoon and weekend operations and requires flexibility based on operational needs.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Complete and release all scheduled orders out of EXE inventory program for selection
• Prepare trailer maps for loaders and validate loading process.
• Prepare and amalgamate load sheets
• Create Bills of Lading electronically or manually
• Respond to all Customer Service enquiries on a timely manner
• Distribute incoming mail to appropriate customers within their delivery guidelines.
• Work closely with Dispatch Team and Logistics to ensure that all delivery documentation is available for execution of on-time deliveries
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Direct all drivers coming into the building
• Pull purchase orders and sort by vendor and appointment
• Match and compare packing slips and bill of ladings to purchase orders
• Run receiving labels for purchase orders designated for receiving
• Verify and adjust purchase orders in EXE
• Close purchase orders once verification has been completed
• Add, change, and delete purchase orders from existing appointments
• Maintain positive relationships with drivers and staff
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements
• Work within team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Perform all other duties as assigned
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What you have to offer:
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to motivate others
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Forklift certification or experience
• Experience with Workforce Management Systems
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in a similar role or in warehouse roles with increasing responsibility
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
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