Junior Logistics Specialist

Socket.dev; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Ottawa is seeking a Logistics Support role to assist with daily logistics, shipping, receiving, and material handling. You will help prepare shipments, organize materials, and maintain orderly logistics and storage areas.

The position requires basic experience in logistics or related fields, a high school diploma, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as moving boxes. Familiarity with inventory systems and ERP tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic experience in logistics, warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory, manufacturing, or similar role.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks like moving boxes and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills to update records, use email, and work with simple spreadsheets or inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day logistics, shipping, receiving, and material handling activities.
• Support the Logistics Coordinator with preparing shipments, organizing materials, and following up on logistics tasks.
• Receive, move, label, and organize incoming materials, parts, packages, and supplies.
• Help prepare outgoing shipments, including packing, labeling, staging, and basic documentation.
• Deliver materials, parts, tools, or paperwork between departments as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized logistics, storage, and shipping/receiving areas.
• Assist with inventory counts, stock checks, and basic record updates.
• Communicate with internal teams to help ensure materials are available where and when they are needed.

Skills

Logistics

Warehouse

Inventory

Shipping/Receiving

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Spreadsheets

Inventory systems

ERP tools

Barcode scanning

Job description

What you'll do

• Assist with day-to-day logistics, shipping, receiving, and material handling activities
• Support the Logistics Coordinator with preparing shipments, organizing materials, and following up on logistics tasks.
• Receive, move, label, and organize incoming materials, parts, packages, and supplies.
• Help prepare outgoing shipments, including packing, labeling, staging, and basic documentation.
• Deliver materials, parts, tools, or paperwork between departments as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized logistics, storage, and shipping/receiving areas.
• Assist with inventory counts, stock checks, and basic record updates.
• Communicate with internal teams to help ensure materials are available where and when they are needed.

What you'll need to get the job done

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic experience in logistics, warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory, manufacturing, or a similar hands-on support role.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks such as moving boxes, organizing materials, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to update records, use email, and work with simple spreadsheets or inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Reliable, organized, and willing to support a variety of tasks as priorities change.

What will make us REALLY love you

• Experience in a manufacturing, electronics, warehouse, or shipping/receiving environment.
• Familiarity with inventory systems, ERP tools, shipping software, or barcode scanning.
• Forklift, pallet jack, WHMIS, or other workplace safety training.

This posting is for an active vacancy.

23-25$ / hour

We offer competitive salaries, a dynamic working environment, the potential for professional growth and career development, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.