Freight Scheduler

Gracious-Living-Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

Employee assistance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Amara Industries in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking a Freight Dispatcher to coordinate carrier loads, confirm loading/unloading, and manage customs paperwork for direct import orders.

The role requires 2–5 years in freight scheduling, strong English, reliable transportation, and the ability to work fast-paced, with overtime. You will work with accounting and carriers to ensure timely payments and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in freight scheduling and/or a distribution environment.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Able to work in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Available to work 8:00 AM-4:00 PM on weekdays, with possible overtime.

Responsibilities

• Contact carriers to deliver products and assign loading appointments.
• Set up delivery appointments for prepaid shipments.
• Contact carriers daily for confirmation of loading/unloading.
• Obtain freight rates on prepaid loads.
• Print, book & follow up on all pick tickets released.
• Book loads in advance of pickup when possible.
• Follow up on loads in scheduling process.
• Route customer orders based on routing guide/vender agreement.
• Create and manage customs paperwork for direct import orders, returning orders and samples.
• Fill export delegation forms for shipments leaving North America.
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure timely payments and corrections in system.
• Maintain Tariff listing, Duty listing and Tax ID for North America.
• Maintain USMCA certificate of origin and report missing information.
• Respond to inquiries from broker and customs agents.
• Assist with backup for yard coordinator when necessary.

Skills

Freight scheduling

Logistics coordination

English communication

Time management

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Post secondary education

Job description

Amara Industries is a privately owned Canadian manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering innovative plastic products and manufacturing solutions across North America. As the company behind the trusted Gracious Living brand, we are proud of our heritage, our commitment to quality, and the strong relationships we have built with our customers, suppliers, and employees.

With multiple manufacturing facilities and a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we serve a diverse range of industries while continuing to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions. Gracious Living remains one of our most recognized brands, while Amara Industries represents the people, expertise, and manufacturing capabilities that drive our continued success.

Our employees are an important part of our success. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued. We believe in recognizing the contributions of our people and creating opportunities for employees to build their skills and grow with the company.

At Amara Industries, we are proud of our history, the products we create, and the people who make it possible.

What you will do:

• Contact carriers to deliver products and assign loading appointments
• Set up delivery appointments for all prepaid shipments
• Contact carriers daily for confirmation of loading and unloading
• Obtain freight rates on prepaid loads
• Print, book & follow up on all pick tickets released.
• Book loads in advance of pick up when possible.
• Follow up on all loads that are in process of being scheduled using the Open Pick Ticket Report.
• Route customer orders based on routing guide/ vender agreement
• Create and manage customs paperwork for direct import orders, returning orders and samples
• Fill export delegation forms for shipment leaving north america
• Create specific documentation for shipments required by other countries ( i.e Australia)
• Coordinate with accounting department to ensure payments are processed in timely manner and corrections are noted in the system
• Maintain, and update Tariff listing, Duty listing and Tax ID for North America
• Maintain and update USMCA ( NAFTA) certificate of origin and report any missing information
• Respond to inquiries from our broker, and any formal requests from customs agents
• Assist with back up for yard coordinator when necessary

The right candidate will have/be:

Education: Post Secondary education or equivalent.

• Able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in freight scheduling and/or a distribution environment.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Must be a self-starter
• Able to work in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Able to work 8:00 AM-4:00 PM on weekdays, with possibility of overtime (i.e. weekends) in order to meet business requirements.
• Able to make sound decisions and judgment calls
• Mathematical skills are an asset
• Excellent organization skills and capable of multi-tasking
• Excellent leadership skills

What’s in it for you?

• Extended Health and dental benefits
• RRSP/ DPSP Matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite parking

Amara Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all employees equally. We adhere to all guidelines set forth in the OHSA and the AODA and focus on inclusivity in all of our employment practices. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at the time of application.