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COMPANY: EFS-Plastics Inc.

LOCATION: Listowel, Ontario

POSITION: Shipping / Packaging Associate

STATUS: Full-Time

SHIFT: Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm, with one 8 hour shift during the week

START DATE: As soon as possible.

SALARY: $21.00 - $24.16

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Are you a highly motivated shipping and packaging team player?  Do you want to leave the planet cleaner than you found it?  If so, we want to talk to you! 

EFS-Plastics Inc. is a successful, growing recycling company that recovers plastic from residential recycling programs. Your detergent bottles, milk jugs, and plastic bags all end up at EFS, where we turn them into plastic resin pellets that can be used to make new products. 

Here is an opportunity to be more than a number - join a close-knit team of employees at our Listowel, ON facility.  EFS prioritizes cross-training and offering promotions to committed, ambitious employees.  Enjoy the dynamic, family-like environment, while knowing your work is supported by the strength of the larger EFS Group of Companies (150+ Employees).

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Shipping/Packaging Associate to support the day-to-day shipping logistics operations of our plastic recycling facility. This role is responsible for coordinating outbound shipments, preparing shipping documentation, scheduling carriers, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring customer orders are shipped safely and on time.  The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments of recycled plastic materials and finished products.
• Schedule and communicate with carriers, brokers, and transportation providers.
• Prepare shipping documents including bills of lading, packing slips, customs paperwork, and shipping manifests.
• Very shipment weights, counts, and product accuracy before dispatch.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and inventory transactions within ERP or warehouse systems.
• Communicate shipment status and delivery updates with customers and internal departments.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and sales teams to prioritize shipments and meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure all shipments comply with company procedures, transportation regulations, and safety standards.
• Monitor freight costs and assist with logistics planning to improve efficiencies. 
• Assist with receiving duties and inventory counts when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse coordination, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in the plastics recycling or industrial manufacturing industry considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and shipping/ERP systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift certification or experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and shipping documentation preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Combination of office and plant floor responsibilities.
• Occasional lifting and movement of materials may be required.
• Overtime or flexible hours may be required based on shipping demands.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Receive a competitive wage and leading industry benefits.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Be on the frontier of addressing the growing plastic waste problem.

EFS-plastics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all that express interest in joining our team, however only those candidates selected will be contacted regarding additional assessment stages. Accommodations are available for any part of the recruitment process upon request.