shipping coordinator

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Warehouse

Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects
• Track and complete work orders
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Perform general office duties
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• Monitoring and tracking software
• Electronic scheduler
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Database
• MS Outlook
• Internet
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Office

Type of industry experience

• Shipping line

Area of specialization

• Production

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Fax machine
• Computer

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Analytical

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers