Job opportunitiesShipping AssistantShareJob DescriptionCanam currently has a new opportunity for a permanent full-time, Shipping Assistant at our steel joist and deck manufacturing plant in Mississauga, ON.The role of Shipping Assistant is varied and relies heavily upon good organizational and administrative skills. Your daily tasks will include responding to customers or shipper's questions or, in some cases, complaints. Responsibilities include : Prepare bills of lading; check items to be shipped against orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correctMaintain the department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping recordsPlan loads in expedition software per shipping date, level load, forecast and report necessary capacity week to weekCoordinate with production planning to ensure material is produced as requiredConfer with project managers to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delaysDispatch external carriers, request permits and escorts as requiredContact customers in reference to shipping and / or delivery inquiriesCoordinate with internal purchasing department for incoming materials to be receivedMaintain trailer inventory and logsCommunicate and facilitate with customers and various internal departments for the purposes of scheduling and shipping as per project requirementsFollow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, control standardsProvide back-up and vacation coverage to other department personnelMaintain work area and equipment in a clean and organized conditionPerform miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedCompany DescriptionCanam Group specializes in designing and fabricating metal components for the North American construction industry. The Company is active in the sectors of buildings and infrastructure. Canam Group operates 22 plants in Canada and the United States, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines and has over 5,100 employees.QualificationsThree to four years' experience in a transportation or shipping administrative coordination roleAdept at multitasking and prioritizing based on urgency, and possess strong attention to detailDemonstrate exceptional English language skills to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customersComputer skills are essential, with experience in Microsoft Windows and Google Suite applicationsProficient data entry and accounting skills and an interest in learning new in-house applicationsCapable of working in an open-format office in a team environment is essentialPossess an outgoing, friendly, and patient personality as well as a professional approachHave a team-oriented work ethic and a strong commitment to organizational valuesPunctuality, maturity, reliability and the ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions, while delivering exceptional customer service, are essential to excel in this roleAdditional InformationRemuneration : We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation.  If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.Thank you to everyone who has applied. Only candidates deemed qualified will be contacted.Job location1739 Drew Road, Mississauga, L5S 1J5, ON, Canada+− Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors