Shipping Coordinator

Sensient Technologies; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Opportunities to contribute to process

Stable full-time employment

Job summary

Sensient Technologies invites applicants for a Shipping Coordinator role based on-site in Kingston, Ontario. The position focuses on coordinating outbound shipments, monitoring order flow, and collaborating with warehouse, planning, and customer service teams to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma (college education preferred) and experience in shipping or logistics within a manufacturing or distribution setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college education preferred.
• Experience coordinating shipping, transportation, or logistics in manufacturing/distribution.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with shipping, inventory, and order management software.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping activities to ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.
• Review orders, shipping schedules, and inventory to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Plan and consolidate shipments to optimize transportation and control freight costs.
• Communicate with warehouse, planning, customer service, and transportation partners to resolve issues.
• Prepare shipping documents, customs paperwork, and labels; maintain records.
• Audit freight invoices and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in inventory cycle counting and assist with related shipping projects.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

College education preferred

Tools

Shipping software

Inventory systems

Job description

If you enjoy keeping operations organized, solving logistics challenges, and making sure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time, this could be a great opportunity for you. As a Shipping Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting daily shipping operations by coordinating outbound shipments, monitoring order flow, and working closely with multiple teams to ensure customers receive their orders as expected. This is a fully onsite position based in a manufacturing and office environment, where you will collaborate with warehouse, planning, customer service, and operations teams throughout the day.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate daily shipping activities to ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.
• Review customer orders, shipping schedules, and inventory availability to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Plan and consolidate shipments to improve transportation efficiency while managing freight costs.
• Communicate with warehouse, planning, customer service, and transportation partners to resolve shipping issues and support changing customer needs.
• Prepare shipping documents, customs paperwork, and labels while maintaining accurate shipping records.
• Audit freight invoices, investigate shipment concerns, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in inventory cycle counting and assist with additional shipping and operations projects as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College education is preferred.
• Experience coordinating shipping, transportation, or logistics operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced workplace.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience using business software to manage shipping, inventory, and customer orders.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes is an asset.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive hourly pay of twenty-five Canadian dollars.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced operations team in a collaborative environment.
• A role that offers variety, problem-solving, and meaningful responsibility.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational success.
• Stable full-time employment with a growing organization.
• The chance to build your experience in shipping, logistics, and supply chain operations.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour CAD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Kingston, ON and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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