Grain Logistics Assistant

SUPERVISOR: GRAIN LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR

GENERALPURPOSE:

The GrainAssistant provides logistic and administrative support for the ArmstrongDivision grain operations by coordinating shipments maintaining schedulesmanaging grain inventory levels and ensures consistent grain quality. Theincumbent assists in identifying and recommending improvements to departmentpolicies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assistwith troubleshooting grain issues to ensure smooth and efficient operations

Createtickets for truck shipments send advisements to carriers and suppliers

Assistwith the coordination of truck movement to maintain adequate grain inventorylevels and ensure consistent grain quality

Createpurchase orders to allocate freight for truck and grain shipments

Ensureall shipments are completed accurately and review documents from accountspayable for processing

Assignsloads to appropriate grain contracts

Createand maintain delivery schedules for truck deliveries for the grain department

Liaisewith internal and external customers and carriers delivering excellentcustomer service

Assistwith the daily reconciliation of the Companys grain position

Assistswith byproduct inventory tracking and updating the byproducts schedule asrequired

Assistsand recommends improvements in department policies and procedures

Ensurethat all the by-products for both theArmstrong and Chilliwack divisions are moved in an efficient and timely mannerto prevent a forced plant shutdown

Assistwith producing the weekly shipping schedule for byproducts send advisements tocarriers and suppliers with their schedules and update all records and sendnotifications when changes are made

Adjustwork schedule to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines

Providerelief coverage for Grain Logistics Supervisor as required

FollowGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPS) while performing job duties and tasks

Responsiblefor compliance with Canada Labour Occupational Health and Safety requirementsand company safety standards

Performall other work-related tasks assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade12 or equivalent

Experiencein grain

Abilityto work both independently and with a team

Advancedcomputer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsexperience with D365 an asset

Strongwork ethic with a high level of trust and integrity

Excellentproblem-solving time management and organizational skills and demonstratedinitiative

Abilityto manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strongattention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing environments

Self-motivatedteam player with above average interpersonal communication and customerservice skills

Abilityto create and maintain trusted internal and external business relationships.

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