Shipping/Receiving Lead
Seaside Cold Storage / Summerside Port Corporation Inc.
Position Type: Full time
Reports To: CEO
Summerside Port Corporation Inc. (SPCI) was established in 2008 as a not-for-profit corporation to negotiate the transfer of assets of the Port of Summerside from the Government of Canada. On February 19, 2010, SPCI assumed the ownership of the former Transport Canada facilities at the Port of Summerside.
Position Summary
Seaside Cold Storage is a subsidiary of Summerside Port Corporation Inc. that will be opening in the Fall of 2026. The Shipping/Receiving Lead is responsible for supporting and coordinating the day-to-day shipping and receiving operations within the cold storage facility located at the Port of Summerside. This individual plays a key role on the warehouse floor, ensuring safe, efficient and timely loading and unloading of trucks, movement and storage of frozen products, and accurate processing of inventory through the warehouse management system. The successful candidate will be hands-on, organized, safety focused, capable of working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and service.
Responsibilities
Lead daily warehouse activities by conducting receiving, shipping, handling, staging and storage processes
Ensure shipments are properly identified, counted, inspected, and documented during receiving and shipping activities
Manage inventory control and product movements
Assist in the implementation and continued usage of the warehouse management system




Ensure food safety plan and procedures are followed
General housekeeping and maintenance
Maintain and enforce company safety policies, product handling requirements and cold-storage procedures
Other duties shall be assigned as required
Qualifications
3-5 years experience in a lead role within the shipping/receiving industry
Strong understanding of receiving, shipping, staging and inventory processes
Experience using a warehouse management system or similar inventory/warehouse software
Familiarity with standard food safety procedures
Forklift operating license
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and safety
Ability to lift to 50lbs
Ability to work in freezer temperatures
Lifting, pushing/pulling and bending required
Willingness for occasional off-shift work
Wages and Benefits
Pay range $50,000 – $65,000
Employee health and benefits plan (medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D;, disability and supplementary health benefits)
Vacation time
Employer RSP contribution package
Deadline to apply is Friday, September 4 at 4pm.
Essential Skills: Adaptability
Problem Solving
Working with Others
Soft Skills: Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Team Oriented
Time Management
Hard Skills: Food Safety
Forklift Operation
Inventory Management
Digital Skills: Database Management
Email
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheets
Languages: English

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📌 Shipping / Receiving Lead (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Summerside Port Corporation
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador