Shipper/Dispatcher

Comco’s Operation department is currently seeking a motivated and detailed-oriented individual to join our team as a Shipper/Dispatcher.

The Shipper/Dispatcher plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient shipping operations. This individual will be responsible for preparing shipping documentation, coordinating internal & external truck dispatch, monitor expediting channel, communicating with transport drivers and material handlers, and ensuring the product is accurately and safely loaded for transport. This position involves both administrative and hands-on warehouse duties.

Shift = 12 pm to 8:30 pm, Monday to Friday with shift premium of $1.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare shipping documentation, including bill of landing, packing slips, and labels

- Monitor the Comco Western Expediting communication channel and ensure messages are promptly dispersed to the appropriate internal teams or individuals

- Coordinate transportation for product deliveries and pickups, including internal drivers and third-party carriers

- Dispatch drivers and confirm logistics details to ensure timely and accurate deliveries

- Assist transport drivers upon arrival by providing shipping documentation, load details, and clear direction

- Verify outgoing shipments for quantity, accuracy, and damage

- Label, wrap, and prepare orders for shipping

- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load trucks and move product

- Manually lift and carry boxes or product to and from shelves delivery trucks, or customers as required

- Utilize ERP system to enter, update, and manage shipping data

- Maintain accurate records of shipments and inventory movement

- Inspect warehouse equipment regularly and report maintenance needs

- Follow and promote all health and safety policies and

- Keep a clean, safe, and organized workspace

- Participate in year-end physical inventory (September)

- Overtime may be required depending on workload

Requirements:

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Prior experience working in a warehouse shipping environment

- Minimum 1 year of forklift experience

- Previous experience in dispatching or logistic coordination considered an asset

- Strong computer proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook & TEAMs

- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labour in a warehouse setting

- Positive attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Please note:

This is a safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical & physical evaluation and drug test, including testing for cannabis.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company located in Edmonton;

- 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;

- Employer paid Group benefits (Health, Dental, & Vision) and insurance benefits;

- Pension plan and employee share purchase plan.

If interested in this position, please apply through the Indeed website. We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company:

Comco Pipe & Supply Company (Comco), a division of Russel Metals Inc., is one of North America’s leading suppliers of industrial carbon steel pipe, fittings, and flange. We excel in the supply and distribution of pipe and fluid handling products, serving the energy, construction, manufacturing, pulp and paper, and mining industries.

Comco is dedicated to upholding the principles of Employment Equity by fostering a fair, inclusive, and diverse workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Company events

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee stock purchase plan

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you able to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, steeled toed boots, coveralls, and gloves?

- This position requires the successful candidates to complete a pre-employment occupational health assessment and drug test (including cannabis) to ensure that they can perform the position safely, would you consent to this testing?

- Are you able to commit to working a permanent full time job Monday to Friday from 12pm to 8:30pm at 4203 53 Ave NW Edmonton?

Experience:

- Forklift: 1 year (required)

- Shipping: 1 year (required)

- Dispatching or logistic coordination: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-08

Expected start date: 2025-08-11