Expeditor - Night Shift

Job Description

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Expeditor position is assigned a series of commodities and/or services for which they are responsible for assuring that the requirements for these items are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for expediting shortages and ensuring all required items are completed to support assembly operations. Interfaces with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Shop, and Manufacturing groups.

• Nesting raw material to be processed on fabrication equipment.
• Document and track current status of all shortages for jobs on the production line.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Shop and Manufacturing personnel to ensure timely delivery of shortage items.
• Ensure accurate scheduling requirements are maintained within Oracle throughout the production process.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Hold for Disposition/ Non- conformance Report(HFD/NCR) and lost part requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Process internal job closing procedures in a timely fashion ensuring all discrete jobs are closed and all material is issued.
• Collect and maintain data for the generation of Production Control Metrics.
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Follow all safety rules on shop floor.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire. Immigration sponsorship is not typically available and will be considered only where supported by business needs and applicable legal requirements.

• Proficient with material nesting process and software
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports and customer order shortage report.
• Knowledge in running queries on the Oracle database and proficient with excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

Working with hot temperatures.

Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.

Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.

Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders) and scaffolding.

Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air on or using proper lift equipment.

Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.

Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.

Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.

Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.

Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length…