About this role
Job Description
Job DescriptionLocation: Etobicoke, ON
Position Type: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Overtime: As required, including occasional Saturdays
Job Overview
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to join a busy manufacturing and production environment.
This position is primarily focused on the administrative and computer-based functions of shipping and receiving, including processing incoming and outgoing shipments, updating inventory records, preparing shipping documentation, and entering transactions into an ERP system.
The successful candidate must also be comfortable operating a propane counterbalance forklift when required to move materials, unload deliveries, stage products, and load outgoing shipments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a combination of computer, shipping/receiving, inventory management, and warehouse experience.
Key Responsibilities
Shipping & Receiving Administration
- Process incoming and outgoing shipments using the company's ERP system.
- Enter receiving transactions, shipping details, and inventory movements into the system.
- Prepare packing slips, bills of lading (BOLs), shipping labels, and other required documentation.
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing lists.
- Coordinate outgoing shipments and arrange pickups with carriers as required.
- Ensure all shipping and receiving paperwork is accurate and properly filed.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and update system information.
- Communicate with internal departments regarding shipment status, material availability, and delivery schedules.
Forklift & Warehouse Operations
- Operate a propane counterbalance forklift when required.
- Load and unload flatbed trailers and enclosed trailers.
- Move materials, equipment, and finished products between production, storage, and staging areas.
- Safely place and retrieve materials from warehouse racking.
- Assist with picking, wrapping, packaging, and preparing products for shipment.
- Support mechanical assemblers by retrieving and delivering parts and materials as needed.
- Handle oversized and awkward loads safely.
- Maintain an organized and safe shipping and receiving area.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse administration, or logistics coordination.
- Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a strong asset.
- Comfortable using computers and processing shipping/receiving transactions.
- Knowledge of packing slips, bills of lading, purchase orders, and inventory documentation.
- Valid forklift operator certification is mandatory.
- Previous hands-on experience operating a propane counterbalance forklift is required.
- Experience loading and unloading flatbed and enclosed trailers.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with production and warehouse teams.
- Comfortable balancing computer-based responsibilities with hands-on warehouse duties.
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Occasional Saturday work.
- Overtime as required.
- Full-time hours.
- Temporary-to-permanent oppor