Expeditor / Shop Assistant (Yellowknife)

MATRIX is a national company providing camps, logistics and aviation management services to a diverse range of clients in the resource and service sectors, focusing on safety, transparency and cost effectiveness. We offer excellent career advancements for all skillsets. Our primary goal is to hire local whenever possible to support the local communities where we operate.

MATRIX is a drug and alcohol-free company; with over 250 employees annually, we offer excellent career advancements for all skillsets.

MATRIX is currently seeking a local Yellowknife resident for our Expeditor / Shop Assistant at our Yellowknife Facility. This position will commence as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Equipment focused - ability to disassemble equipment (Diesel Stoves, tents, fly shacks, appliances etc), test, clean, reassemble and re-pack for deployment (Experience working with camp equipment is an asset to this)
• Interact with suppliers on a day-to-day basis, regularly expediting all outstanding purchase orders to keep information refreshed, up to date and referenceable.
• Verify receipt of material, checking all incoming shipments packing slips against the original purchase order indicating shortages, delays, back orders, or revised ship dates. Resolve shipment errors or shortages with the buyer.
• Ensure information is easily accessible through documentation on all inbound and outbound freight. Everything must be accounted for.
• Meet our client’s deliverables on expediting suppliers/materials to the appropriate job site.
• Adhoc administration and general labour duties in the yard may be warranted from time to time based on deadlines.
• Ensure all staff work safely and practice safe work practices.
• Assist with submitting timesheets for all Matrix staff that work on or out of the Terrace location.
• Ensure transportation protocol is followed by all drivers.
• Ensure corporate timeline are met which includes "hands on" support to the team.
• In conjunction with the Buyer you will:

• Ensure Inventory, purchasing and receiving information is processed, up to date, accessible and accurate.
• Review purchase requisitions to verify stock by comparing requisitions to inventory and clarify order details prior to expected pick up dates of freight.

• Support with loading and unloading of trailers
• Yard maintenance as required

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years working in an expeditor role.
• Trades experience is a valuable and preferred asset (Carpentry, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, etc.)
• Above average Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Purchasing and data entry experience
• Strong communication experience.
• The successful candidate will be detail orientated, organized, able to multitask, and thrives in a fast-paced working environment.
• Previous experience working in warehouse, transportation, or retail industry.
• Must be reliable
• Physically capable and able to perform requirements of the position
• Flexible with schedule - some weekends / evenings may be required at times

Preferred Licensing & Certifications:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract required.
• WHMIS 2015
• Forklift License an asset
• Building / trades experience
• Camp experience would be an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for MATRIX; only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.

Visit our career page at www.matrixco.ca

Benefits

Permanent Full time position