Shipping Assistant

Shipping Assistant, Chase, British Columbia

When you join our team as a Shipping Assistant, you will be responsible for
assisting the shipping coordinator in the daily shipping and logistic
operations while providing a safe and respectful workplace environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Maintain highest standards with respect to safety at all times, lead by example and ensuring your team follows all policies, procedures, practices and regulations.
  • Accurately manage, record and reconcile inventory levels.
  • Aid shipping coordinator in daily production entry and updates.
  • Arrange and coordinate lumber shipments and carriers in a timely manner.
  • Produce and keep record of shipment related paperwork.
  • Assist shipping coordinator in yard management, maintenance and housekeeping.
  • Create and issue heat treat certificates.
  • Create load plans and execute safe loading of trucks and railcars.
  • Assist shipping coordinator in providing forecasts and production planning.
  • Audit and record yard and safety observations.

What You Offer

  • Review all related safety protocols and HATB’s, hazard investigations, DNA flow chart/training, Root cause analysis, and shipping procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience within lumber manufacturing and sawmill operations.
  • Post-secondary education preferred (minimum high school diploma).
  • 2 years of shipping and/or logistic experience is preferred.
  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask, react to changing circumstances.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major
forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse
lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in
safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the
local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with
world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce
sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable
future. Check out www.interfor.com to
learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the
largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting
directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor has posted the following expected salary range
that the company believes in good faith could be offered to successful
candidates. The salary offered is benchmarked to current market conditions and
will also be based on numerous factors which can include work experience,
skills, credentials, education, and other relevant factors. In addition to a
competitive salary, you will receive a competitive benefits package and be able
to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Bonus plan, with the payout amount
subject to individual and corporate performance. If you have any questions
regarding our salary range or our total compensation package, our recruitment
team will be happy to advise you on what you can expect from us.

Expected
range: $54,000 – $64,000

Interfor
builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute,
grow, and prosper. You’ll receive a competitive benefits package including:

  • Extended Health & Dental
    • Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Long Term Disability Insurance
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
  • RRSP Matching Plan
  • Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your
career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track
record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start
Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants,
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants
offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and
background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable,
committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or
disability.