Logistics Assistant

Work Type:

• Full Time (SHIFT: Wed – Sun 8am -5pm)

Reporting To:

• Logistics Manager

Compensation:

• Salary + Benefits + Vacation

Relationships:

• Operations, Production, Quality Assurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage our freight requirements and determine load details.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a carrier base.
• Palletize weekly shipments and get them out the door in a timely, effective manner.
• Consistently record communication with carrier base to ensure we provide the utmost in customer service.
• Supervise procedures for loading and / or unloading trucks.
• Maintaining all shipping and receiving of inventory with proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external (customers).
• Organizing, stacking, and banding pallets for removal, communicating for pick up.
• Providing excellent customer services; acting as a liaison between the company and its customers/vendors; phone calls, emails as required.
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years in a teamwork environment.
• Knowledge of Cannabis Act and Regulations an asset.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent leadership skills, problem solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Proficient with computers, Excel, etc.
• Team oriented focus and coaching management style an asset.
• Extremely organized and high attention to detail.
• High work ethic standards a must.
• Flexibility to deal with constant change and ability to work under presser and tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic and tactical thinking, and a working knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and processes.
• Able to multi-task efficiently.
• Willingness to perform cleaning and sanitation duties in general production areas.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of quality.