Shipping & Receiving Material Handler

AGI - Ag Growth International; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AGI, a leading global food-based infrastructure company, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Material Handler for their Swift Current location. The role focuses on efficiently managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, ensuring documentation and compliance with safety standards. Join a diverse team dedicated to strengthening the global food supply chain while enjoying competitive salaries and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits packages

Professional development activities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or material handling within a manufacturing environment.
• Certified to operate forklifts or willing to obtain certification.
• Familiar with ERP or inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders.
• Prepare and package outbound shipments ensuring compliance with instructions.
• Perform routine inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Communication

Inventory Control

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional technical or vocational training

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Shipping & Receiving Material Handler

Department: Production

Location: Swift Current, SK, Canada

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Shipping & Receiving Material Handler is responsible for coordinating the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and products to support production and customer delivery timelines. This position ensures accurate documentation, inventory control, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The role requires effective communication with production, procurement, and logistics teams to maintain a smooth flow of materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments, verify accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips, and inspect for damage or quality issues.
• Accurately document receiving transactions in the ERP or inventory management system.
• Prepare and package outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with shipping instructions, customer specifications, and carrier requirements.
• Generate shipping documentation such as packing lists, bills of lading, and labels.
• Stage materials for production in accordance with production schedules and job orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment; follow all safety protocols and participate in regular safety training.
• Perform routine inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and support cycle count and physical inventory processes.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, including Production, Quality, and Purchasing, to ensure material availability and resolve any shipping/receiving issues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in material flow, inventory accuracy, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Ensures that all information required for month-end is processed in a timely manner.
• Handles freight claims as required.
• Generates NCR’s for nonconforming material and updates NCR tracking system when receiver activity assignments are complete.
• Fills out and submits purchase requisitions for department supplies.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or vocational training is a plus. Post secondary education is an asset.
• Proficient in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, email).
• Certified to operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks, or willing to obtain certification.
• 1–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or material handling within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, purchase orders, and part numbers.
  
  

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:

We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies.Dedicated tosafety, innovation and customization,AGI offers one of the largestcatalogsof equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.