Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the flow of goods and materials, ensuring efficient shipping and receiving processes, and maintaining accurate inventory records. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to optimize logistics operations.

Shipping:

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Prepares & packages outbound shipments as assigned by the logistics manager: Including but not limited to.
• Responsible for packaging shipments e.g., packages and pallets.
• Ensures goods are packed in adequately sized packaging.
• Ensure correct materials are used for packaging. E.g., USA shipments must have certified heat-treated pallets.
• Ensures goods are secured, labelled, and packed in means of containment to avoid damage and or loss.
• Scheduled outbound shipments with company drivers and carriers as assigned by the Logistics Manager: Including but not limited to.
• Checks shipment composition, quality, traits, and
• Checks carrier availability/pricing.
• Checks with the customer regarding the delivery timeline.
• Schedules company driver or carrier pick-ups.
• Prepares necessary shipping documents.
• Ensures shipments are completed in ERP software.
• Ensures shipments are picked up on time/on track.
• Communicates with the logistics manager as shipments are picked up.
• Freight Quotation for Deliveries: Including but not limited to.
• Equipment Rentals
• Containers
• Other, 3rd Party
• Shipment and materials handling: Including but not limited to.
• Handles and stages shipments prior to pick-up in the designated shipping area.
• Loads carriers and drivers as required.
• Capable of providing instructions to drivers and carriers regarding the handling of shipments.
• Shipping area and equipment Maintenance: Including but not limited to.
• Ensures shipping area remains clean and organized.
• Ensures shipping supplies are in good supply and organized.

Receiving / Inventory Control:

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Receiving Goods & Materials: Includes but not limited to.
• Verifies correct acceptance/order number prior to unloading materials for carriers or drivers.
• Unloads carriers and drivers as required.
• Ensures goods/materials are thoroughly counted, quality is checked, and any missing or back-ordered items are marked accordingly (All deficiencies are reported to the purchaser/production manager immediately).
• Ensures goods that are received and not needed are raised to procurements and/or production/logistics, such that an RMA can be requested and goods arranged for return.
• Ensures goods are received into the ERP software accordingly.
• Ensures packing lists/paperwork are properly checked off, signed, and provided to accounting.
• Ensure goods are properly identified, labelled, and put away in designated locations as outlined by receiving procedures (Reports to production manager)
• Ensures goods left on the receiving shelf for pick-up are followed up on, so the shelf can be cleared.
• Ensures the receiving area remains clean and organized.
• Inventory Control & Material Handling: Includes, but is not limited to.
• Ensures inventory locations (consumable and tracked inventory) are neatly labelled (as required), put in the specified location/bin.
• Ensures inventory location and bins remain organized, clean, and neat.
• Ensures inventory locations have adequate labelling and identification to ensure products stored in the locations are clear and easily identifiable.
• Identifies issues with regard to quantities, space, organization, and or labelling and promptly reports to management for further direction.
• Helps to continually review upon organization and ensures issues with inventory are not left for others.
• Conducts inventory counts as required by the production manager.
• Ensures pre-use inspections are completed before using forklifts.
• Ensures shipping equipment and tools are in working order any deficiencies or repairs required are reported to the production and or logistics manager.
• Ensures pre-use inspections are completed before using forklifts.

Traits for Ideal Candidate:

• Strong communication skills with external and internal contacts.
• Good at problem solving.
• Positive attitude.
• Hard worker.
• Multi-tasker with a strong aptitude for managing multiple tasks at once.
• Fast/Quick Learner.
• Willingness to be trained and or learn new competencies.
• Detail-oriented and meticulous.
• Safety oriented.
• Good people skills (can de-escalate in situations requiring this)

Experience, Competencies, and Training:

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse logistics and or shipping/receiving role.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory and warehousing.
• Knowledge of logistics processes
• Experience with importing and exporting is considered an asset (will train)
• Experience with ERP software
• Experience with Excel/Microsoft Suite of Apps
• Experience with operating forklifts (5000Lb counterbalance or larger).
• Handy with hand tools and the like, considered an asset
• Operator certificates, such as aerial work platforms considered an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• in warehouse logistics and or shipping/receiving role: 2 years (required)
• Operating Forklifts : 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Delta, BC V3M 5P3 (required)

Work Location: In person