Freight Coordinator

Cart Connection is a company which specializes in the manufacture of shopping carts. This growing business requires a FT Freight Coordinator. Do you have solid computer skills, a positive, "can do" attitude and want the challenge of a busy work place? Cart Connection is looking for a capable person, who is willing to learn and is a multi tasker. Skills Required Include: - Overall Goal: Ship the highest number of carts at the lowest possible cost without damage or delays. - Directly reports to the Plant Manager. - Organize, coordinate, and track all local, national and international shipments. This includes FTL, FCL, LTL and pallet shipments. - Tender inbound and outbound shipments to carriers with overall management of timeline sensitivity, customer requirements and cost. - Maintain strong relationships with preferred carriers, negotiate and address issues, concerns and conflicts as they arise (ex. damaged product claims, etc.) - Clearly communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal staff with a customer-oriented approach. - Maintain daily up-to-date logs and detailed records associated with inbound and outbound freight commitments, quotes, POD, etc. - Coordinate with Production Team Leads to facilitate and execute the Plant production schedule - specifically shipping and receiving product in timely manner to maintaining flow of operations (ie. traffic control). - Provide daily updates on order and shipment status. - Manage and complete all international customs processing, completing all documents and communicating with brokers to ensure processing without issues or delay. - Communicate and coordinate with customers to ensure cost efficiency and scheduling deadlines are met. Competencies - A self-starter, organized individual with high degree of attention to detail. - Positive, upbeat attitude; driven to contribute and work in a team. - A learner motivated to “get it right” instead of “be right”. - Customer oriented philosophy, motivated to service the needs of our customers. - Strong communicator and sense of priority. - Experience in the freight industry with clear understanding of shipping/receiving practices - Secondary School Completion or GDE equivalent or related skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word. - Adhere to and support the safe operating procedures for all assigned duties. - Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, eye protection, CSA approved footwear and other safety equipment as required by Management. - Report any safety concerns immediately to the Team Leader / Plant Leader. Continuous Improvements - Improve technical proficiency by participating in training and development activities. - Participate with team members in continuous improvement projects and suggestions. - Be continuously aware of quality and express concerns to your Team Leader and Quality Control. Working Conditions - Office setting with controlled air environment. Physical Demands / Efforts - Typical office requirements to sit for prolonged periods of time - Hearing protection and Safety shoes will be required as needed. WE ARE A TEAM - Given that the office environment at Cart Connection employs a small number of staff, at times the Logistics and Purchasing Coordinate be required to pick up and or assist with tasks not listed on the Job Description. Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Additional pay: - Overtime pay Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: - Cambridge, ON N1T 1B3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) **Education**: - Secondary School (required) **Experience**: - freight coordination: 1 year (required) **Language**: - English -written and spoken proficiently (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-09-12