Temporary Shipping Clerk

Westlake; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Abbotsford seeks a temporary Shipping Clerk to support the shipping department. Responsibilities include organizing shipments, creating documentation, and assisting with cycle counts. Candidates should have at least three years in shipping administration and a Grade 12 education. Strong math skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with ERP systems like JDE are essential. This position operates Monday to Friday, offering $23.49 per hour, with opportunities in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in shipping administration, preferably in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including electronic media.
• Must be computer literate with experience in major ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Organize trucks/couriers and create required shipping documentation.
• Communicate with the CSR team and other departments as needed.
• Assist with finished goods cycle counts and stock-checks.

Skills

Strong math skills

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Effective communication

Computer literate with Outlook

Familiar with fast-paced environment

Education

Grade 12

Tools

JDE

SAP

TMS

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

We are looking to hire a temporary Shipping Clerk.

This position is Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day.

Wages: $23.49 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities: Shipping Department Support

• Reporting to Supervisor-Shipping, responsible for organizing trucks/couriers, creating required pick/pack slips and shipping documentation in JDE.
• Uses TMS to tender loads to carriers.
• Communicates with CSR team and other departments when needed.
• Pre-calls customers prior to shipping.
• Receives products and materials delivered to Abbotsford manufacturing site in JDE.
• Arranges outbound shipping of Maintenance/Production Department equipment & parts and QC samples.
• Occasionally arranges inbound shipments for production and other departments.
• Assists with finished goods cycle counts and provides stock-checks for the Shipping and Customer Service teams.
• Assists Shipping Supervisor to assign and prioritize customer shipments to hourly Loader Operators.
• General administrative support of the Shipping team including scanning of shipping and receiving documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Shipping Supervisor.
• Plans loads and processes the shipping documents (Domestic and International).
• Assists with customer returns.
• Codes freight invoices in third-party software program.
• Follows all safety rules and completes all safety trainings.
• Provides vacation coverage within Shipping department.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Grade 12, with strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Safety oriented.
• At minimum, three years’ experience in shipping administration, preferably gained in a manufacturing or warehousing context.
• Familiar with fast-paced environment.
• An able communicator, effective in verbal and written forms, including electronic media.
• Computer literate with Outlook, Word, Excel and a major ERP platform (preferably JDE, SAP, and TMS).

Westlake Pipe and Fittings a Westlake Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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