Shipper

What We Offer:

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Wage of $29.04/hour
• Night shift and Sunday premiums
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Plant bonus potential
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies

Irving Tissue is sourcing candidates for a full-time Shipper. Reporting to the Logistics Coordinator, a Shipper is responsible for performing all duties related to the accurate and timely shipment of finished products.

• Perform all shipping functions related to customer/outside storage loads leaving the Distribution Centre. 
• Lead forklift team with daily operations plan on a 12-hour, rotating day and night shifts. 
• Complete and verify accuracy of customs documentation for international loads. 
• Handle daily communication with Production, Customer Service departments, Midland Transport and various other carriers involved in the movement of loads. 
• Create bills of lading and interface with One World system on all ship confirm orders. 
• Coordinate off-loading of inbound loads.
• Other related areas/projects as assigned. 
   

•    Completion of a college diploma or related business experience.  
•    Previous experience working in a warehousing environment would be considered an asset. 
•    Strong communication skills both written and spoken 
•    Strong computer skills, specifically shipping software 
•    Experience in logistics, dealing with various freight/courier partners 
•    Good organizational and planning skills 
•    Operates with utmost professionalism and confidentiality 
•    High degree of attention to detail, precision and follow through
•    Effective interpersonal skills, especially between work teams
•    Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts
 

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.