Freight Jobs in Surrey, BC

About Wesgar Wesgar is a leader in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for a wide range of global sectors.

Based in Port Coquitlam, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture built on empathy, professional development, and operational excellence.

We are committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and high-energy environment where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.

Position Summary We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Shipping Planner to support shipping, logistics, and shipment planning in our fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for coordinating daily shipments, preparing shipping and customs documentation, monitoring production readiness, and maintaining accurate operational records.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, solid Microsoft Excel capabilities, and experience coordinating shipping activities in a manufacturing or logistics environment.

• Key Responsibilities Coordinate daily shipments, pickups, deliveries, and transportation activities.

Prepare shipping documentation, including packing slips, bills of lading, courier paperwork, commercial invoices, and customs documents.

Review production schedules and coordinate shipment readiness with Production, Scheduling, Inventory, and other internal teams.

Track shipments and follow up on delays, delivery issues, and urgent customer requests.

Maintain accurate shipping records, production paperwork, and ERP/system transactions.

Create and maintain Excel trackers, shipping logs, and operational reports.

Coordinate import and export shipments in compliance with applicable Canadian and international trade requirements.

Prepare and review CUSMA documentation, certificates of origin, and other cross-border shipping documents.

Work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers to support timely international shipments.

Qualifications & Skills Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, shipping, logistics, or production planning is required .

Previous experience with import/export documentation and cross-border shipping is required.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Experience working with ERP or MRP systems is considered an asset.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and data.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and problem-solving ability.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Preferred Attributes Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience preparing customs and export documentation for shipments between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Familiarity with CUSMA requirements and rules of origin.

Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation carriers.

Experience with production scheduling, inventory movement, or shipment planning.

Schedule & Pay Details Shift: Day shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Pay: $25.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Location: In person Why Join Us?

Equal Opportunity: Wesgar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits: Eligible employees have access to extended health care, dental care, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and company events.

Real-World Impact: Play a key role in ensuring customer orders are accurately documented, properly coordinated, and delivered on time across Canada and international markets.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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