Temporary Shipping Clerk

Westlake; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is looking for a Temporary Shipping Clerk to support their shipping department in Abbotsford. The role involves organizing shipments, managing documentation, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, strong math skills, and at least three years of experience in shipping administration. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in shipping administration, preferably in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP platforms, preferably JDE and TMS.

Responsibilities

• Organize trucks and couriers, create pick/pack slips, and manage shipping documentation.
• Plan loads, process shipping documents, and assist with customer returns.
• Provide administrative support, including scanning shipping and receiving documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Strong math skills

Safety-oriented mindset

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

JDE

TMS

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Temporary Shipping Clerk

Westlake offers an enriching work environment within an entrepreneurial setting, dedicated to enhancing lives through our products and community engagement.

Position: Temporary Shipping Clerk

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

Responsibilities:

1. Shipping Department Support: Organize trucks and couriers, create pick/pack slips, and manage shipping documentation in JDE.
2. Use TMS to tender loads to carriers and communicate with CSR team and other departments as needed.
3. Pre-call customers prior to shipping and receive products and materials delivered to Abbotsford in JDE.
4. Arrange outbound shipping for Maintenance/Production Departments and inbound shipments for production and other departments.
5. Assist with finished goods cycle counts and stock checks for Shipping and Customer Service teams.
6. Support the Shipping Supervisor in assigning and prioritizing customer shipments and hourly Loader Operators.
7. Provide administrative support, including scanning shipping and receiving documents.
8. Plan loads, process shipping documents (domestic and international), and assist with customer returns.
9. Code freight invoices in third-party software, follow safety rules, complete safety trainings, and provide vacation coverage within the department.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Grade 12 education, strong math skills, and attention to detail.
• Safety-oriented mindset.
• Minimum of three years' experience in shipping administration, preferably in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including electronic media.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and ERP platforms, preferably JDE and TMS.

Additional Information:

Westlake is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Current Westlake employees should apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.