Shipper & Receiver – Afternoon Shift

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Canada; Remote; CAD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible work

4-day shift scheduling

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Shipper & Receiver in Canada to coordinate shipments and maintain inventory. You will inspect incoming materials, prepare shipping docs, and track inventory while collaborating with operations and warehouse teams.

The role requires strong attention to detail and a safety-focused approach. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transformer repair, experience in shipping/logistics in a manufacturing setting, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of transformer repair experience.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control or logistics coordination in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proficiency in record keeping and inventory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely.
• Proven experience working afternoon shift (3:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.), Monday–Thursday.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming materials, parts, and accessories for accuracy and quality.
• Receive, inspect, identify, and document transformer products and related materials.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate transportation for outgoing shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records to support warehouse operations.
• Monitor inventory supplies to ensure material availability.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely to load/unload products.
• Support waste management and comply with chemical shipping requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal guidelines.

Skills

Transformer repair

Inventory control

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Shift availability

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy and play an important role in supporting the efficient movement of materials that help power critical energy infrastructure. As a Shipper & Receiver, you will be responsible for coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, inspecting incoming materials, and ensuring products are properly documented and handled. Working on our afternoon shift, you will collaborate with operations, logistics, and warehouse teams to support production activities and maintain the smooth flow of materials throughout the facility. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to quality contribute directly to operational success and customer satisfaction.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Inspect and verify incoming materials, parts, and accessories to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Receive, inspect, identify, and document transformer products and related materials.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate transportation activities for outgoing shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records to support efficient warehouse operations.
• Monitor and track inventory supplies to ensure material availability.
• Operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment to safely load and unload products.
• Support waste management activities and ensure compliance with chemical shipping requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient working environment while supporting operational priorities.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transformer repair.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or logistics coordination within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in record keeping and inventory documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Availability to work the afternoon shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you will contribute to the delivery of products and solutions that support the reliability and sustainability of power systems around the world.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
• Attractive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.

In compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is: 41.45$ / hour

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.