Shipping - Shipping Coordinator

Ice River Sustainable Solutions•Feversham, ON

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do. We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization. If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move. The Shipping Coordinator plays a vital role in the logistics and supply chain management, ensuring the efficient and timely shipment of our products to customers, suppliers, or other destinations. This role involves overseeing various aspects of shipping and transportation. The Shipping Coordinator will support the shipping and receiving department by ensuring the accuracy of shipped and received materials. In addition, they will be responsible for coordinating a timely and smooth delivery process overall. This position will operate on a 12 hour continental day shift OR a straight night shift Sun-Thurs. The ideal candidate will have flexibility for either schedule.

Requirements

Minimum 2-year's prior experience operating a forklift.
1-2 year's experience in shipping/receiving, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Strong computer skills.
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.
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Demonstrate spirit of teamwork and collaboration with the flexibility to adapt to various tasks.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and managing the shipment of goods, products, or materials.
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).
Preparing shipping documents, such as bills of lading, shipping labels, customs forms, and invoices.
For US bound loads, ensure border documentation is accurate and sent to applicable agencies to ensure the product is authorized to cross the border.
Handle all inbound and outbound courier parcels.
Create and maintain accurate PO’s.
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).
Order and maintain supplies for the office and the plant.
Other duties as assigned.