Shipping Clerk

Grand River Personnel Limited; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Grand River Personnel is seeking a Shipping Clerk for a full-time day shift in Waterloo, Ontario, on behalf of our client. You will coordinate shipments, prepare documentation, ensure timely delivery, and investigate discrepancies as needed.

This is a contract-to-permanent role with a competitive hourly wage. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of shipping experience in a manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail, and solid knowledge of courier, LTL, live loads, customs, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years shipping, logistics, or shipping clerk experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of shipping and freight processes.
• Experience preparing documentation for courier, LTL, live loads, customs, and international shipments.
• Comfortable working with shipping paperwork, orders, part numbers, and quantities where accuracy is critical.
• Strong computer skills, including data entry and the ability to learn shipping/ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple shipments and deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills when dealing with drivers, customers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Good basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process daily outbound shipments, working closely with warehouse and material handling teams.
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation for courier, LTL, live loads, customs, and international shipments.
• Check drivers in and out and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, orders, and shipment details to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Logistics, and other internal departments regarding shipment requirements and delivery schedules.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, inquiries, and documentation issues.
• Ensure shipments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Enter and maintain shipment information and records using computer-based systems.
• Follow established procedures and support compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Identify and communicate product, process, or quality concerns through established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping area.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational policies.
• Perform other shipping and logistics duties as required.

Skills

Shipping knowledge

Documentation handling

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift license

Job description

On behalf of our client in Waterloo, we are searching for a Shipping Clerk for a full-time day shift, contract to permanent role!

As the Shipping Clerk, you will coordinate shipments, prepare all necessary documentation, ensure that shipments reach their destinations and that any discrepancies are investigated and corrected!

If you have 3-5 years of experience in shipping in a manufacturing environment and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role could be for you!

Come join the team of this established company and be the recipient of a great hourly rate at $28.00/hour plus benefits on permanent hire!

Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years of shipping, logistics, or shipping clerk experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on knowledge of shipping and freight processes
• Experience preparing documentation for courier, LTL, live loads, customs, and international shipments
• Comfortable working with shipping paperwork, orders, part numbers, and quantities where accuracy is critical
• Strong computer skills, including data entry and the ability to learn shipping/ERP systems
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple shipments and deadlines
• Strong communication and customer service skills when dealing with drivers, customers, carriers, and internal departments
• Good basic math skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Valid external forklift (tow motor) license and operating experience considered a strong asset
• Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and process daily outbound shipments, working closely with warehouse and material handling teams
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation for courier, LTL, live loads, customs, and international shipments
• Check drivers in and out and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records
• Verify quantities, part numbers, orders, and shipment details to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Logistics, and other internal departments regarding shipment requirements and delivery schedules
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, inquiries, and documentation issues
• Ensure shipments are processed accurately and on schedule
• Enter and maintain shipment information and records using computer-based systems
• Follow established procedures and support compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards
• Identify and communicate product, process, or quality concerns through established procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping area
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational policies
• Perform other shipping and logistics duties as required

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Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

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