Logistics Specialist
LabattDreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $38,000 for 6 month-contract
VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant, contract position with no benefits.
COMPANY:
Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.
ROLE SUMMARY: We are seeking a motivated Logistics & Warehouse professional to support daily operations, ensure safe work practices, and help drive continuous improvement across our facility. This role is hands on and people focused, involving coordination of warehouse activities, coaching team members, and ensuring efficient material flow to meet production and service targets.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and enforce health and safety programs, ensuring adherence to critical safety and quality requirements within the warehouse and across the Turning Point facility.
Participate in task forces focused on improving quality, safety, efficiency, and related operational areas.
Foster a positive team environment by supporting engagement, addressing performance concerns, and promoting open communication.
Train, coach, and support workforce development; delegate workload effectively to staff.
Support the implementation of continuous improvement practices within the department by reinforcing daily safety routines, applying structured problem‑solving tools such as 5Why, and developing team capabilities through ongoing skills training and coaching.
Support the development and maintenance of standard work, visual management tools, and daily management routines.
Identify operational improvement opportunities and propose solutions using management system tools and methodologies to achieve or exceed KPIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Brewing, Planning and external partners) to ensure alignment on schedules, material flow and service level.
Monitor the execution of receiving, picking, and shipping processes to ensure compliance with defined standards and performance targets.
Ensure all shipments are prepared accurately and executed on time.
Process receiving documentation for all inbound shipments in SAP.
Process sample orders, repack transactions, and product hold activities in SAP.
Create MDFs and Bills of Lading (BOLs) as required.
Manage products and materials shipped to or from third‑party facilities for storage, repack, disposal, and related activities.
Monitor production plans and inventory levels, communicating material shortages to the production team as needed.
Update inventory, production, repack, sales, and KPI trackers as required.
Assist in managing finished goods and packaging inventories, including monthly reconciliations and daily SAP transactions.
Order warehouse materials and coordinate service or maintenance for forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and dock equipment.
Approve hourly employee payroll as required.
Provide coverage for additional duties during employee absences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Logistics Department Manager or Brewery Manager.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (proof required); post secondary education is considered an asset.
Willingness to work rotating shifts as operational needs require.
Ability to follow all health and safety rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Effective communication and supervisory skills to support and guide team members; prior experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
Willingness to learn supply‑chain‑related computer systems; familiarity with SAP, Smartsheet and High Jump are considered an asset.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with mechanical aptitude; experience with packaging equipment and continuous improvement methodologies are considered an asset.
Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities or conditions.
Consistently strong work ethic, discipline, and attendance record.
Forklift experience or certification.
WHY LABATT:
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?
Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at recruitment@labatt.com
AI DISCLOSURE:
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
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