Terragen Solar Looking for Logistics Coordinator at Alliston, ON Full Time

Company Overview

TerraGen Solar is a North American based manufacturer that offers a wide range of solar racking solutions for all roof types. We are looking for an individual to join our team who shares our core values, mission, and vision with an ambitious drive for continuous innovation and improvement. At TerraGen, all team members have a voice and are encouraged to share their ideas and goals. We promote collaboration, equality, career advancement opportunities and provide individual growth support. We encourage building social relationships inside and outside of the workplace while providing a productive and positive working environment. We are a professional, yet youthful team that shares an entrepreneurial passion and drive to establish long-term relationships with not only our customers, but co-workers as well.

Job Summary

The Logistics Coordinator will work closely with Operations and Engineering to coordinate the inventory of materials, manage material planning and logistics for shipping/receiving.

Role Description:

• Plan and coordinate transportation of materials and manage the timely flow of customer orders (finished product).
• Provide and maintain good customer service and solve problems.
• Adhere to shipping/receiving and regulatory-compliance procedures.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Complete documentation such as pick lists, bills of lading, work orders and shipping orders using computer-based technology
• Complete daily shipping and receiving logs
• Dispatch freight for delivery and arrange for pickups
• Record shipment data such as weight, charges, and damages
• Contact carrier representative to plan and issue shipping instructions and delivery of materials.
• Rectify problems such as damages, shortages, and non-conformation to specifications
• Document and escalate any customer service issues and/or shipping/receiving errors
• Assist with training of new employees
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with those on your team, as well as cross-functionally.
• Assist with cycle counts under the direction of the cycle counter to ensure accurate knowledge of product location, condition, and quality.
• Back up for the Purchaser when required as well as assist Purchaser with locating material to be shipped out.
• First point of contact for all drivers at loading docks.
• Provide direction to the forklift drivers for shipment instructions.

Competencies:

• Prior Logistics/Customer Service experience is preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment an asset
• Expert ability to effectively communicate with individuals/groups from varied backgrounds and skill levels
• Must be proficient with MS Office (especially Excel)
• Task oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $37,500.00-$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alliston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
• Logistics: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location