Logistics Coordinator

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, the Logistics Coordinator is responsible for department pickup and delivery of orders and materials from vendors, customers and couriers in a timely and organized manner. The Logistics Coordinator will coordinate and manage workload to meet customer requirements while achieving optimum department productivity. The Logistics Coordinator along with their team is a main interface with our customers and must provide a competent and personable representation of the company. 

Compensation:

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr based on experience

Key Responsibilities

General and Administrative

• Coordinate with the Production Team, Shipping/Receiving Supervisor and other staff to prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.
• Comply with all OHSA safety requirements and Company’s health and safety policies.
• Participate as a key player in the Production Team by supporting operations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, other members of the Production Team informing and updating them regularly to meet customer’s requirements.
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in the Corporate Policy Manual.

Shipping/ Receiving/ Transportation Operations

• Coordinate with the Production and Shipping Team to schedule daily deliveries & customer pick- ups, prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates. 
• Monitoring general activities in the shipping/receiving department.
• Acting as a point of contact for suppliers, brokers and carriers.
• Coordinate with the production team on completion of job orders.
• Load or assist customers in loading goods as required.
• Coordinate and control shipments with external carriers.
• Process shipping / receiving documents.
• Serve internal and external customers with shipping inquiries.
• Handle inquiries regarding inbound / outbound shipments.
• Maintain inventory control of supplies.
• Assist in direct receiving from couriers.
• Setting up deliveries/orders for trailers and completing all necessary paperwork.

• Ensure all products shipped are counted in the shipping process.
• Ensure all products received are counted in the receiving process.
• Identify issues that may arise and resolve the issues before and after items are shipped.

• Operating and maintaining system for setting up and maintaining records of orders.
• Constant communication between departments when stock is received.
• Troubleshooting any logistical issues that arise.
• Facilitate logistics of the facility, transportation, and customer service.

• Operate forklift equipment to move shipments and supplies when necessary. 
• Receive product goods and check packing slips to check for any damages and incorrect items.
• Update the packing slides into Netsuite.
• Store inventory into the designated zones for proper storage.
• Conduct inventory counting of supplies.
• Assist the department in managing the purchases of supplies.
• Manage documents related to inventory and coordinate to make purchases.
• Conduct daily inventory checks and report to the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.
• Check the dashboard and fill up the manufacturing zones with required inventory.
• Maintain knowledge of safety requirements of job and equipment.
• Operate assigned equipment/machine in accordance with operating procedures.
• Ensure the completion of all duties with minimum of waste and abuse to equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Labeling Operations

• Responsible and assisting with job preparations/productions of print materials noted on the docket.
• Performs quality checks at required intervals throughout shift (i.e., correct product, label, label application).
• Identify any inconsistencies and errors of products prior to labeling for shipment.
• Put boxes into appropriate areas ready for shipment to be picked up by various couriers.
• Ensure a high quality product is consistently and efficiently produced while minimizing waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment and Supplies

• Clean and maintain equipment and work area following maintenance procedures and update maintenance logs.
• Understand and perform all troubleshooting procedures on the equipment.
• Monitor and manage inventory of supplies.
• Inform supervisor of equipment problems.

Key Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with experience or vocational/technical certification. Post Secondary Education in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse and shipping/receiving environment.
• 2+ years of forklift license and experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and with little direction in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills e.g. working well with others, communication, positive attitude.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good written, verbal and mathematical skills.
• Ability to multitask and track different processes.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance.