Morning Shippers

At Freeman Herbs we are passionate about herbs and vegetables. Each day we focus our efforts on quality, service, and innovation. In doing so, our goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of those who share our enthusiasm: our employees, families, and customers.

The Morning Shipper is responsible for ensuring drivers and trucks have the required resources and tools for daily operations and addressing situations and issues as they arise.

We are looking for multiple Shippers to come on board during our busy spring season.

Job Duties:

• Preparing truck packages for drivers (including invoicing orders, preparing shipping reports, printing invoices) and reviewing prepared packages to ensure accuracy and completion
• Loading trucks and securing loads for deliveries
• Answering and addressing calls and concerns from drivers and reporting issues to Logistics manager accordingly
• Addressing special notes/requirements for runs with drivers
• Addressing driver communications/issues first-hand with drivers
• Ensuring drivers have required resources for their run (cell phone, gas card, GPS, etc.)
• Keeping a log of driver feedback / performance and addressing with Supervisor
• Ensuring drivers arrive on time for their shift and addressing delays/absences accordingly
• Checking trucks and ensuring the correct loads and truck numbers correspond on the drivers’ paperwork
• Ensuring all trucks have their designated key in advance of driver arrival
• Ensuring all trucks have their required resources before each run
• Inspecting trucks for any damage and reporting accordingly
• Making reactive decisions in emergency situations (e.g. truck issues)
• Completing hand-off paperwork/procedures for next shift to ensure full information is communicated clearly
• Assisting with other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Skills:

• Strong organization skills
• Ability to problem solve effectively
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent attention-to-detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with trucks an asset
• Operations, shipping, or logistics experience an asset

PLEASE NOTE: Training for this position would be during the day shift, and transition to the early morning shift at the end of the training period.

We thank all that apply however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

At Freeman Herbs, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Salary: From $17.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beamsville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-08