Permanent, Full-Time

Location : Galloway, BC

• Are you looking for a job in a well-established, North American manufacturing company?
• Does the wood industry interest you and you wish to evolve in an ever-growing company?

Look no further; our Galloway office is actively looking for someone just like you!

But who are we?

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

With us, you will have access to:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace.
• Complete benefits package including:
• Extended health and dental coverage, including a health spending account
• Life insurance & Short/Long Term Disability coverage

• Competitive salary.
• Annual profit-sharing program.
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% on the first 4%).
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing daily inbound and outbound shipping functions, creating accurate shipping documents, and maintaining records of all products shipped and received.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule incoming/outgoing freight as required.
• Create shipments and route freight to customer destinations.
• Record shipments in dispatch software, generating all required paperwork for shipments (bill of lading, customs papers, freight charges, etc.). Forward paperwork as necessary to all appropriate individuals, internal and external.
• Prepare shipments documents for inventory transfer to other Stella-Jones facilities.
• Verify outbound freight against bill of lading in conjunction with plant personnel to ensure the accuracy of documents.
• Manage CAN/US intercompany shipments.
• Audit freight invoices and dispute as required.
• Enter freight accruals into dispatch software.
• Monitor railcar pipeline and demurrage charges.
• Track detention for truck shipments.
• Assign carriers to shipments, follow up on deliveries and monitor carrier performance.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and transportation team to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor the order file to maintain on-time shipments.
• Resolve issues related to service deliveries, claims, directions, driver paperwork, Transport Canada regulations and permits.
• Proactively provide updates to sales staff and customers regarding any shipment issues or delays.
• Perform the work safely according to applicable codes, standards and to Stella-Jones health and safety program.
• Provide freight quotes as needed for new business.
• Work with transportation management team to expand carrier base as business needs require.
• Optimize loads with available equipment.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience

Core Competencies

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time and stress management
• Knowledge of: (1) Transportation requirements, (2) Product lift sizes, (3) Piece counts
• Truck weight and loading capacities

• Ability to work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments
• Intermediate Computer Skills (Microsoft Office and BlueBee system)
• Basic Math Skills
• Problem Solving Skills

If this position interests you, don’t delay and apply today; our team is eager to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Galloway, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Logistics: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location

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