Shipper Student

Canplas is a North American business unit located in Barrie, Ontario. Our team develops and produces solutions that meet our clients’ most fast-paced expectations

We are passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions for the markets we serve. We provide people around the world with innovative solutions, leading our industry in a way that anticipates the constantly evolving needs of our customers

We currently have a great opportunity as a Shipper Summer Student! This role is based in our Distribution Centre in Barrie and reports to the Distribution Centre Manager

The Shipper Student will work in collaboration with other departments, customer service, inventory deployment, manufacturing plants, and logistics & transportation

Principal Responsibilities

Use our operating system-based software to handle incoming and outgoing orders and transfers

Assign (dispatch) the daily workload for the DC employees according to the existing service and quality standards

Complete all associated shipping and customs documents for LTL, truckload, pick-ups & courier shipments, ensuring timely shipping.

Operate within a fast-paced environment and professional atmosphere which requires constant adjustment of priorities and workloads

Control cycle count processes and perform physical counts as needed

Work with the Customer Service & Logistics teams to ensure customer needs are met and issues with orders / transfers are addressed on a timely basis

Work directly with drivers & customers and represent the company with courteous integrity

Required Skills / Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a Student

Prior experience in Distribution, logistics, and / or customer service office environment

Excellent written & verbal skills

Detailed proven understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience in an RF environment would be an asset

Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs.

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