Logistics Coordinator - Temporary
Brantford, ON
$25-$26/hour
About Us
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
The Role
We have partnered with a well-established manufacturing organization in Brantford to hire a Temporary Logistics Coordinator to support a fast-paced shipping and logistics operation. This role is ideal for someone who has done shipping coordination or logistics administration before, enjoys being busy, and thrives in a manufacturing environment. This is a temporary position with long term potential.
Reporting to the Materials Manager, this position plays a key role in coordinating inbound and outbound shipments from the Brantford plant while maintaining strong communication with internal teams, carriers, and drivers.
Most days are non-stop busy, with occasional overtime required depending on shipment volume and carrier schedules.
Advantages
- Competitive hourly rate of $25–$26/hour, based on experience
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Overtime may be available during peak periods
- Temporary opportunity with potential to extend or convert
- Work in a fast-paced, hands-on logistics role with real responsibility
- Gain experience in manufacturing shipping and logistics operations
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage inbound and outbound shipments from the Brantford manufacturing site
- Prepare and manage all shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, customs paperwork, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) documentation (TDG experience is an asset)
- Act as the main point of contact between carriers, drivers, and internal logistics teams
- Book and maintain a high-volume shipping schedule within established shipping hours
- Communicate proactively with Sales, Operations, Materials, and Administration to resolve shipment issues as they arise
- Maintain and update multiple spreadsheets related to shipping schedules, planning, and accuracy
- Coordinate courier shipments for the Brantford plant
- Assist with determining freight requirements, including truck space and number of trucks required
- Monitor scrap, bin exchanges, and coordinate hooks for burning and returns
- Participate in weekly stock meetings and assist with inventory coordination
- Provide coverage for the Shipping Supervisor during vacation or illness
- Support annual inventory counts
- Uphold safety regulations when interacting with drivers and within the manufacturing environment
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on shipping efficiency, lead times, and cost savings
Requirements
- Manufacturing environment experience is required
- 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in a shipping, logistics, or transportation administrative role
- Strong understanding of transportation and shipping principles (domestic & international)
- Experience with ERP systems is required (JDE is a strong asset)
- Comfortable working with drivers and external carriers while enforcing safety standards
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to problem-solve quickly in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Strong math skills and attention to detail for freight planning and documentation
- Polite, professional, and confident when communicating by phone, email, and in person
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