Shipping Assistant

Can-Am Geomatics Corp.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shipping Assistant to join their dynamic team in Mississauga. This permanent full-time role involves a variety of responsibilities, including preparing shipping documents, maintaining records, and coordinating logistics with both internal teams and external customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and administrative skills, with a focus on customer service and attention to detail. Join a company that is a leader in the construction industry and be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in shipping or transportation coordination.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bills of lading and maintain shipping records.
• Coordinate with production planning and dispatch carriers.
• Communicate with customers regarding shipping inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Expedition software

Job description

Canam currently has a new opportunity for a permanent full-time Shipping Assistant at our steel joist and deck manufacturing plant in Mississauga, ON.

The role of Shipping Assistant is varied and relies heavily upon good organizational and administrative skills. Your daily tasks will include responding to customers or shipper’s questions or, in some cases, complaints.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare bills of lading; check items to be shipped against orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
• Maintain the department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping records.
• Plan loads in expedition software per shipping date, level load, forecast and report necessary capacity week to week.
• Coordinate with production planning to ensure material is produced as required.
• Confer with project managers to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
• Dispatch external carriers, request permits and escorts as required.
• Contact customers in reference to shipping and/or delivery inquiries.
• Coordinate with internal purchasing department for incoming materials to be received.
• Maintain trailer inventory and logs.
• Communicate and facilitate with customers and various internal departments for the purposes of scheduling and shipping as per project requirements.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, control standards.
• Provide back-up and vacation coverage to other department personnel.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Company Description:

Canam Group specializes in designing and fabricating metal components for the North American construction industry. The Company is active in the sectors of buildings and infrastructure. Canam Group operates 22 plants in Canada and the United States, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India, and the Philippines and has over 5,100 employees.

Qualifications:

• Three to four years’ experience in a transportation or shipping administrative coordination role.
• Adept at multitasking and prioritizing based on urgency, and possess strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate exceptional English language skills to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Computer skills are essential, with experience in Microsoft Windows and Google Suite applications.
• Proficient data entry and accounting skills and an interest in learning new in-house applications.
• Capable of working in an open-format office in a team environment is essential.
• Possess an outgoing, friendly, and patient personality as well as a professional approach.
• Have a team-oriented work ethic and a strong commitment to organizational values.
• Punctuality, maturity, reliability and the ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions, while delivering exceptional customer service, are essential to excel in this role.

Remuneration:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation. If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.

Thank you to everyone who has applied. Only candidates deemed qualified will be contacted.

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