Shipping Coordinator

Ice River Sustainable Solutions is hiring a Shipping Coordinator in Feversham, ON. The role involves managing shipments, preparing documentation, and coordinating with forklift operators. Candidates should have 2 years of forklift experience and 1-2 years in shipping/receiving. The company offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in an inclusive environment. This position requires on-site presence and is not remote.
At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.

If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.

What You Can Expect As a Shipping Coordinator
• Excellent Wages
• Increase in Wage After 3 Months
• Shift Rotation Days and Afternoons
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Company Match
• On the Job Training
• Uniforms
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Clean and Safe Work Environment
• Continuous Skills Development
• Opportunities for Advancement

Responsibilities
• Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing the shipment of goods, products, or materials. This includes assigning the trailers, docks and ensuring that shipments are dispatched on time with appropriate documentation.
• Ensure an accurate log is kept at all times for all trailers on the property (includes trailers in doors, in the yard and third-party live loads and deliveries).
• They are responsible for preparing shipping documents, such as bills of lading, shipping labels, customs forms, and invoices, accurate and complete documentation is essential for compliance and tracking purposes.
• For US bound loads, ensure border documentation is accurate and sent to applicable agencies to ensure the product is authorized to cross the border.
• Provide direction to shipping forklift operators to ensure trailers are loaded correctly and in order of priority.
• Operate Bluejay system by entering dock in and dock out times for all outbound loads and continuous monitoring of messages.
• Coordinate internal freight movements and ensure applicable doors are used to utilize space and time travel guidelines.
• Assign forklift operators non-shipping duties as required.
• Must be flexible to work in the shipping office or drive a forklift (loading trucks and general warehouse duties).
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills/Experience Required
• Have minimum 2-year's prior experience operating a forklift.
• Have 1-2 year's experience in shipping/receiving, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Be able to read and understand operating procedure documents, health and safety documents etc.
• Be able to perform complex procedures and calculations, completing required documentation ensuring accuracy.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers including forklift operators and external drivers to convey accurate information.
• Be detail oriented.
• Demonstrate spirit of teamwork and collaboration with the flexibility to adapt to various tasks.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Note to Recruiting Agencies

Ice River Sustainable Solutions does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Ice River Sustainable Solutions recruitment.