Shipping Associate - Afternoon Shift - Acton, ON
Job Description
Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM
QUICK FACTS :
JOB POSTING – Shipping Associate
- Schedule : Monday to Thursday 3 : 30pm to 12 : 30am and Friday 3 : 30pm to 8 : 30pm
- Full-Time, Permanent
- $19.00 per hour to start and growth opportunities after on-the-job training
- Located at 52 Futura Drive, Acton, ON
- Benefits Program
- Social Committee / Company Events
- Clean, state-of-the-art Warehouse, room temperature
- Family-owned, Social Responsibility / Sustainability culture
- Regular wage reviews and transparent wage grid
The Company
Fraser Direct is a family-owned and run company with 25 years in business. We offer highly customized end-to-end supply chain services including warehousing & fulfillment, transportation management, and customs brokerage. Our primary driver of growth is client word-of-mouth and referrals – a testament to our core value : Service. With the second generation of Frasers at the helm, our company is experiencing tremendous growth.
Why you’ll love us
Competitive pay & benefits – including holidays, paid time off and health planWe’re NOT an agency and NOT seasonal—we’re here for the long termSafety Shoe voucher after probationGreat warehouse work environment – friendly, clean, quietOn-the-job Training, learn and grow with us through skills development!Monthly recognition awardsSocial committee and company eventsThe Job
Fraser Direct is seeking a Shipping Associate to join our team and support Shipping department. You will assist with the day-to-day preparation of outbound shipments. In this role you will focus on data entry of shipment details for both parcel (courier) shipments and palletized (LTL / FTL) shipments and physically verifying and preparing all shipments for pick-up. This is a hands-on role working with a wide variety of clients, carriers, consignees, and their various shipping requirements.
The Duties
Accurate and efficient processing of parcels and LTL shipments through computerized shipping system.Assess packages and report damages.Match pieces on BOL to completed work log.Ensure correct shipment details and numbers are keyed into the computer system.Correct client selected;Manifesting to the correct consignee;Manifests are accurate;Cubing process is understood;Ensure correct shipping rates are applied to all parcels (critical), e.g. cubing for light or oddly shaped items (dimensional weight shipments)Scan and weigh products on shipping line – ensure speed, parcel sequence, and order type are correct.Work with forklifts to coordinate the movement of pallets / shipments as needed in staging area.Verify, prepare and stage pallets for shipment pick-up :Perform final quality check of entire order for accuracy;Building / rebuild pallets properly and safely for transit;Mark pallets “ready to ship” once complete and mark with correct carrier;Stage complete shipment (all pallets) together in the staging lanes, ensuring pallets are neat, organized, well labeled, and easily identified for carrier pick-up.Load outbound shipments onto carrier trucks, and ensuring :Outgoing BOLs are signed by carrier picking-up;All required paperwork (e.g. customs paperwork, invoice / packing list) accompanies each shipment.Complete daily work log with correct and complete details.Perform dock inspection throughout the day and at end of shift to ensure no shipments or pallets left unaccounted for.Follow instructions given by the Supervisor and / or Team Leader, who will determine priorities.Deliver quality control as specified in client and company policies and procedures.Required to follow company and client procedures and specifications.Support and follow all Health & Safety regulations. Where possible, correct unsafe or hazardous conditions and report to TL, Supervisor, Warehouse Manager or a Health & Safety Committee member.Follow and maintain good housekeeping practices.All other duties as assigned.The Ideal Candidate
Essential to Have :
1-3 years of shipping department and Counterbalance Forklift experience.Prior knowledge of Shipping documentation (i.e. BOLs)Exceptional attention to detailSuperior data entry and keying skills on a computer, with great accuracyComprehension of written documentationGood interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsExperience with RF scanner an assetAttention to detail and basic mathematical skills (counting with accuracy)Able to work independently and complete tasks with sense of urgencyEffective organization, planning and time management skills; must be able to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlinesEffective listening skills, willing and able to take directionREQUIRED EDUCATION :
Grade 12 or equivalent work experienceREQUIRED TRAINING :
Applicable SOP documentation and proceduresAll applicable Occupational Safety and Health RegulationsFraser Direct specific training for designated positionPHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB :
Warehouse Environment, CSA-approved safety shoes requiredAbility to lift or move heavy objects (up to 30- 50lb)Ability to stand, bend, and walk around throughout the dayPlease note : This position requires full-time availability. Applicants must have unrestricted work authorization in Canada.
Our Commitment to Inclusion :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.We encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). All reasonable efforts will be made to provide such accommodations.By applying to this job, you will be assessed against our “Deliver the Promise” standards to ensure we provide our clients with consistent and exceptional service and cultivate a culture of excellence. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory reference and background checks.Additional Information :
This job requisition was not created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or to determine who progresses in the job application process. This position is for an existing vacancy.Thank you to all interested applicants. Candidates who possess the best fit of experience, skills, and qualifications outlined above will be contacted for next steps in the hiring process.
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