Freight Clerk

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future.

We are currently seeking a Freight Clerk to join our team. The Freight Clerk will play a pivotal role in our logistics operations, overseeing the efficient movement of inbound and outbound shipments. Utilizing specialized software, the Freight Clerk conducts freight shopping, ensuring accurate rates and collaborating closely with warehouse teams to address issues and analyze carrier performance.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude. 

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Your main responsibility will to be freight shopping all inbound and out bound freight shipment via our preferred carrier. You will use a freight shopping software to provide rates.
• You will be expected to verify accurate rates for all shipments for either incoming or outgoing shipments.
• You will work closely with local warehouse teams to ensure any problems, damages , missed appointments or anomalies are corrected. This will involve analyzing data using power BI to report how carriers perform.
• Arranging for the shipping and delivery of materials is also a fundamental element of the role. This will involve understanding the best shipping methods for materials, knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rate.
• You are also responsible for calculating charges, storage space and demurrage charges.

Qualification Requirements : 

• Jobs in Freight Forwarding, usually require good GCSE/A-Level results, especially in subjects such as Maths and English.(preferred)
• A general understanding of how freight companies rate shipments, accessorial charges and FSC (fuel surcharges) is an asset.  
• As a Freight Clerk, you would need to be a good communicator, in particular, experience in dealing with branch & divisional staff and knowledge and understanding of customer service would be an advantage.
• Excellent clerical skills are required as being able to manage files and records as well as general office skills is vital to this role. In particular, the role of Freight Clerk requires a good sound understanding of mathematics.
• Depending upon the role and level of responsibility, you may also be required to have a sound understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, HR, managing people and leadership.
• The post holder must be familiar with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

Who We Are

Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies that keep over 45,000 Canadian businesses running, every day. With over 1100 employees, we are one of the largest, most successful global companies in Canada with a long-standing track record of retaining, developing, and investing in our people.

What We Believe

Bunzl believes in the Power of People. We put our people first.

• We believe through diversity we build strength.
• We believe that an entrepreneurial spirit provides endless possibilities.
• We believe that together we can achieve anything.
• We believe through innovation we can find dynamic solutions.
• We believe that motivated people create happy customers.
• We believe everyone counts at Bunzl.
• We believe that when you join our team, your potential is unlimited.

At Bunzl, we believe in you

What’s in it for you?

Come showcase what you can do in a fast-moving, evolving company that provides competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP Match, Share Save (Stock) opportunities, performance incentives and career development opportunities. You’ll find the support, leadership, and workplace culture you need to achieve your full potential. When you are successful, we are successful At Bunzl, we don’t just say our people are our greatest asset, we really mean it. Let’s talk about your future.

Interview guidance

Bunzl is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment reflecting the diversity of the communities in which we operate. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities.

Only applicants moving forward in the process will be contacted