Import Clerk

WE'RE HIRING!!. Our Family is Expanding. We are looking for a Import Clerk

J Dass. is a family owned business operating in Greater Toronto Area. We are committed to providing our customers the best possible service and products to an ever-growing industry.

J Dass invites candidates for the role of Import Clerk who have ability to provide an efficient interface with freight forwarders and administer all freight logistics and provide optimal level of customer services and resolve all shipment issues. If you have experience in searching and shipments of products, machinery, commodities, hotel & grocery store related items from outside Canada, you are eligible for this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Attend Grain Huddle Meeting every week.

• Troubleshoot issues with receiving and A/P.

• Send out receiving's to each supplier after checking all spreadsheets for any issues/discounts applicable.

• When rejections happen, update Supplier Performance Log and advise Quality and Oats Team

• Update Elevator/Resale via Google Calendar.

• Create Commodity Contracts, PO’s and contract completion from Suppliers.

• Input all Grain Purchase contracts into respective position pages and maintain.

• Weekly oat releases, create commodity releases when needed, and maintain inbound commodity spreadsheets for Elevator/Warehouse.

• Understand the process flow of intermodal and help follow through with inbound and detention charges to be sure we pay correctly.

• Booking freight and all Logistics/Customs requirements for inbound commodities.

• Look for potential opportunities for intermodals/railcars. Focus on getting best freight rates.

• Attend monthly Grain Meeting with prepared tracking sheets and take minutes.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Create Commodity Contracts, SO’s, Direct shipment and contract completion for Customers.

• Input all Grain Sales contracts into respective position pages.

• Booking freight and all Logistics/Customs requirements for outbound commodities.

• Handle per charge basis outbound and detention charges to be sure we pay and get paid correctly.

• Assist with inventory discrepancies as needed.

• Maintain Groaters Google Calendar & ERP Schedule.

• Create Customer COA & paperwork requirements.

• Maintain Groating Quality Control Points: Magnet Check paperwork and samples

• Outbound Quality – rejections

• Attend all meetings required to meet the business objectives of the organization.

• Be willing and able to work and be trained in other positions elsewhere in the operation whenever required.

• Any other task or duty deemed necessary by your direct report.

• Holiday back up for the Purchasing and Oat Customer Relations Coordinator

CHALLENGES OF WORKING AS AN IMPORT CLERK

This role is administrative and requires long periods of sitting, working at a computer.

You must be a good problem solver to solve problems that arise while negotiating the flow of goods across borders— such as delays in deliveries or issues with customs.

You need to be able to manage stress, communicate well, and work within tight deadlines to succeed in this position.

Effective multitasking is also a key requirement. Import/export clerks attend to different orders at various points along the supply chain, juggling accounts for multiple clients simultaneously.

Job: Permanent , Full-time, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: $16.55 - $18 per hour, commensurate your knowledge and experience.

Education: Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• import : 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person