Shipping Coordinator

Scheduling

Prioritizing deliveries and scheduling order builds to meet customer commitments

Taking order requests and delegating and prioritizing the loading, building, and shipping of orders

Assigning and delegating tasks to Load Builders to ensure orders are built accurately and on schedule

Coordinating paperwork for all order requests in priority order

Performing quality checks on each load as a final double-check before it leaves the yard

Logistics & Problem-Solving

Ensuring all deliveries are maximized to their full potential – coordinating pickups on the return route whenever possible

Troubleshooting and problem-solving product substitutions and order changes as they arise

Tracking product shipments through our tracking software

Reporting stock levels proactively to avoid stock-outs

Creating purchase orders, placing orders, and checking inventory on-hand as needed

Operating a forklift to load and unload trucks when required

Communication & Compliance

Maintaining ongoing communication with sales representatives, truck drivers, and customers to keep orders moving smoothly

Clearly and effectively communicating shipping-related information to customers, vendors, and co-workers via email and phone

Always working in compliance with WorkSafeBC Standards

Here’s what will set you up for success in this role:

Strong coordination skills - you can assign work to load builders and drivers and keep people motivated during busy periods

Excellent organizational skills and exceptional time management - you can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball

Strong problem-solving skills, especially when handling order changes, substitutions, or unexpected issues

Detail oriented with strong attention to accuracy - quality-checking loads and catching errors before they leave the yard

Clear, effective communication skills via email and phone with customers, vendors, and co-workers

A collaborative communicator who keeps sales, drivers, and customers informed and aligned

Ability to perform physical tasks involving stretching, bending, lifting, and carrying objects of varying weights

Ability to lift at least 50lbs

Experience with yard tools (cut saw, banding wrenches, truck straps, etc.) and equipment such as forklifts or reach trucks is an asset

Knowledge of purchase order creation, ordering, and checking inventory on-hand is an asset

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and come be part of a team that’s proud of where they work and who they serve.