Company Description

Founded in 1995, Promation is a leading integrator and manufacturer of high-quality tooling, automation, and robotic systems in Oakville, Ontario. We deliver custom equipment and turnkey systems globally, from assembly to vision inspection systems, to provide the best automation solutions. Our dedicated team of PLC designers and engineering professionals ensure top-notch products and services, supported by the Nuclear, Automation, and Industrial divisions.

Role Description

We’re looking for a Shipping & Receiving Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient shipping, receiving, inspection, storage, and movement of materials throughout our facility. You will play a key role in supporting production by ensuring inventory accuracy, coordinating shipments, operating material handling equipment, and maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders.
- Inspect materials for damage and ensure all received items meet quality standards.
- Prepare export documentation, Bills of Lading, Airway Bills, and other shipping documentation.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with logistics providers and transportation companies.
- Process shipping and receiving transactions using Epicor ERP and RF scanning equipment.
- Sort, label, repack, and distribute materials to the appropriate departments.
- Perform inventory counts and report discrepancies.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and, upon completion of training, a 10-ton overhead crane.
- Perform daily inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Complete pickups and deliveries using a company vehicle as required.
- Support warehouse organization, housekeeping, and facility maintenance.




- Ensure compliance with company quality, health, safety, and security procedures.

Qualifications

- Degree or diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Warehouse & Inventory Management, Operations Management, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Forklift certification required.
- 3-5 years of experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience operating forklifts; overhead crane experience is considered an asset.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence.
- Experience using ERP systems (Epicor preferred), RF scanners, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to read and interpret packing slips, shipping documents, and basic blueprints.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with others in a fast-paced setting.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wage and benefits package.
- Participation in our Retirement Savings Plan & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Exciting and unique projects to grow and develop your career.
- A flexible and supportive work environment.

Hourly Rate: $24.00–$26.00 per hour

This job posting is for an active, existing vacancy within our organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religious creed, ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

📌 Shipping and Receiving Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Promation
📍 Toronto