Sr Shipping/Receiving Load Planner

Samuel, Son & Co.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator to manage inbound and outbound shipments, perform load-building in the D365 system, and ensure timely, accurate documentation for aerospace-grade materials.

You will coordinate schedules, communicate issues to sales and purchasing, maintain records, and support plant and warehouse teams while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, load-building, logistics or warehouse coordination is preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills are required.
• Experience with D365 or another ERP/WMS is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English is required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment is preferred.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and customer service is important.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including customer pickups and outside-carrier loads.
• Build loads through the D365 load-planning workbench and release to the warehouse.
• Maintain appointment schedules and confirm outbound appointments.
• Create load lists, packing slips, and shipping documentation (bills of lading, reports).
• Verify accuracy of completed loads and supporting documentation.
• Communicate shipment details and issues to supervisors, sales, and purchasing.
• Coordinate loading times and provide drivers with accurate load information.
• Direct drivers within the facility and complete driver checkout with signed docs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Prioritization

Teamwork

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

D365 ERP/WMS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including customer pickups and outside-carrier loads.
• Build loads through the D365 load-planning workbench and release completed work to the warehouse.
• Maintain appointment schedules and confirm outbound appointments.
• Create load lists, pick lists, packing slips, bills of lading, work reports, and other required shipping documentation.
• Verify that completed loads and supporting documentation are accurate.
• Match, print, organize, and distribute Material Test Reports and packing slips for applicable loads.
• Communicate shipment details, shortages, errors, incomplete orders, and other issues to supervisors, sales, purchasing, and other relevant parties.
• Coordinate loading times and provide drivers and dispatchers with accurate load information.
• Direct drivers within the facility, assign trucks for loading, and complete the driver checkout process using signed documentation.
• Receive materials against purchase orders and create inventory tags for material identification and put-away.
• Monitor sales orders and return-material activity, including requesting and completing Return Material Authorizations.
• Prepare documentation for scrap shipments and accurately record weights and tare information.
• Maintain accurate trailer, shipping, LPPA, and related spreadsheet records.
• Respond to calls, emails, and Teams messages regarding customer orders and shipment issues.
• Work closely with plant supervisors, warehouse personnel, load planners, sales representatives, and purchasing.
• Identify issues, make timely decisions, and submit IT support tickets when necessary.
• Balance shipping and receiving priorities to support customer requirements.
• Follow and promote all plant health and safety policies, quality requirements, and established work procedures.
• Assist managers and supervisors with operational requirements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Responsibilities

• Identify and document product, process, or quality-system concerns.
• Take appropriate action to help prevent non-conformities.
• Recommend or initiate solutions through designated channels.
• Help prevent the further processing or delivery of non-conforming products until deficiencies have been corrected.
• Follow all Shipping and Receiving Control Plans, N299 requirements, Aerospace Quality Management System requirements, customer specifications, and company procedures to ensure the accurate handling, traceability, quality, and compliance of aerospace products and materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous shipping, receiving, load-building, logistics, or warehouse coordination experience is preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience using D365 or another enterprise resource planning or warehouse-management system is an asset.
• Ability to prepare and review bills of lading, packing slips, load lists, and related shipping documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality, and customer service.
• Experience working with ferrous or non-ferrous coil and sheet products is an asset.

The expected compensation range for this position is $48,880 - $61,100. This range includes base pay and target variable pay. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. This range reflects the expected full compensation range for the role; most offers will fall within the range and not at the maximum in order to allow for future growth.