THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting for a Shipping Coordinator (1-year contract) to join our Chemainus Sawmill. Although this is a contract role, this position could lead to other exciting opportunities for the right candidate!

What You’ll Do: The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for the logical and orderly shipping and receiving of lumber products within the operation. Working closely with the Production Coordinator, Yard Supervisor and the hourly shipping crew, the Shipping Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that our products are delivered to our customers on schedule and in a cost-efficient fashion.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate is an effective communicator, with a strong administrative background. You are organized, detail orientated, and possess a strong personal commitment to safe work practices. Ideally, you have experience working as a Shipping Coordinator within the lumber and manufacturing industry. Experience working with LumberTrack would be considered a definite asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates safety leadership by actively participating in the operation’s safety program; following all identified rules and regulations and by setting a good example to others;
• Support supervisors, to ensure that the shippers, lift trucks, and truck drivers are following all on site safety procedures and policies;
• Support supervisors to ensure safety procedures are being followed; safety protocols regarding yard storage and Mill Drive Program;
• Identify hazards and risks;
• Work with logistics to ensure cost efficiency;
• Optimize volume on trucks to ensure efficiency;
• Support Production Coordinator and Yard Supervisor to achieve KPI’s for yard and shipping processes;
• Support yard supervisor with hourly shippers, yard lift trucks and compactors;
• Relieve Documentation Specialist for vacation relief or for extended periods as required;
• Arrange and coordinate inbound & outbound shipments of lumber;
• Prepare shipments in Lumbertrack and EXCEL;
• Converses and works closely with all divisional staff as well as other WFP Production Coordinators, Lumber Sales and Trucking Logistics;
• Communicate priorities for the loading of trucks; and
• Coordinate with Sales and Credit Managers for shipments

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years’ experience within a Shipping Coordinator role is considered an asset;
• 3-5 years’ experience within the lumber manufacturing industry preferred;
• Grading and Tally Tickets are assets;
• Experience with excel and LumberTrack is preferred;
• Experience scheduling is preferred;
• Experience in a safety sensitive environment; and
• Experience forecasting is an asset

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written;
• Understanding of lumber grades and lumber products is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of mobile equipment; and
• Proficient in MS Office.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

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