Packaging Associate - Jobs in Toronto

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob PurposeThe incumbent for the position will work in the afternoon shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm) playing an active role in the day-to-day activities within shipping and logistics department including inventory management, daily picking, packaging, processing, and shipping of customer orders in a safe, high quality, and timely manner. This individual will be cross trained to support and coordinate all aspects of transportation of outbound orders, tracking shipments, and communicating with clients, customer service, tech support, freight carrier services and third-party service providers and help customers resolve shipment issues and complaints when they arise. The ideal candidate will be a highly talented individual with solid work ethic, proven experience in shipping and logistics environment. This individual will be a forward-thinking, high-achiever who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement. All work responsibilities will be performed carefully and accurately to meet the high-quality standard of the company.Key ResponsibilitiesManage Shipment Inventory

• Receive dispensed compounds from Finished Goods and accurately assign inventory locations
• Organize shipment inventory to ease picking for customer order
• Processes and documents return as required following established procedures
• Performing regular stock checks and reporting any issues to the supervisor
• Maintain proper organization of work and storage area
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories

Pick and Pack Shipments

• Maintaining inventory levels of all shipping supplies, including boxes, packing tape, labels, pouches, etc
• Print shipping documents (delivery notes, CoA, SDS etc…)

• Pick, verify, seal and packs products based on daily customer orders
• Meets shipping specifications of customer orders in a timely manner
• Monitors product quality for all shipments, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues and improve customer satisfaction
• Utilizes continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area adhering to 5S principles.

• Package and assemble orders to be shipped, ensuring proper packaging procedures are used and all required documentation is in place
• Package and assemble orders of Dangerous Goods materials, cold pack and dry ice as needed
• Pick items for customer orders using Cedar Bay software
• Communicate any potential issues to the Team Lead and the Manager, Shippingamp; Logistics
• Work closely with chemical compounds including ones that are potentially toxic or classified as Dangerous Goods
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while handling chemicals
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Process Shipments

• Cross training to process orders and shipping products to customers using the ERP system IFS and shipping software
• Tracking packages through different shipping stages such as pickup, transit, and delivery
• Provide any necessary coordination with freight companies regarding shipments

Follow Safety Regulations

• Adhere to healthamp; safety policies and quality standards
• Maintain and follow all regulations, including wearing proper protective gear while working in shipping environments

Perform Other Duties

• Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned