Material Handling Coordinator in Richmond, British Columbia at Canterbury Coffee Corporation

We are currently seeking a full-time Material Handling Coordinator to join our Manufacturing team in Richmond, B.C. This role is critical to the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials throughout our facility. Acting as the primary shipping and receiving function on site, the Material Handling Coordinator ensures raw materials, packaging, and finished goods are received, staged, shipped, and recorded accurately while supporting uninterrupted production flow.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, safety-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys collaborating across production, inventory, and distribution teams.

What you will be doing:

Safely coordinate the movement of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging in alignment with production schedules and work orders

Stage, label, and prepare materials accurately to prevent errors, delays, or production downtime

Maintain clean, organized, and food-safe material storage and staging areas

Communicate material availability, shortages, quality concerns, and inventory discrepancies promptly to Production, Inventory Control, and Operations

Support multiple production areas and adjust priorities as schedules and volumes change

Perform all shipping and receiving activities for the manufacturing facility with a strong safety-first approach

Receive inbound materials and packaging, verifying quantities, condition, lot codes, and documentation accuracy

Ship finished goods to the Burnaby Distribution Centre according to internal transfer requirements and timelines

Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation, internal transfer records, and bills of lading

Coordinate carrier pickups and internal transportation to ensure timely and accurate transfers

Record all inventory movements in real time using RFID scan guns and ERP systems

Maintain accurate inventory locations, lot tracking, and quantities

Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations

Investigate inventory variances in collaboration with Inventory Control and Operations

Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including GMPs and HACCP

Handle and store materials to prevent contamination, damage, cross-contact, or mix-ups

Verify lot codes, production dates, expiry dates, and traceability information

Support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain accurate and timely records in ERP and inventory management systems

Follow SOPs, food safety programs, and site safety policies

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment

Perform pre-operational inspections and report hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and clear communication

High school diploma or equivalent required

1–3 years of experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or inventory control (food or regulated manufacturing environment preferred)

A valid forklift certificate, considered an asset

Strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards

Experience with RFID scan guns, barcode scanners, and ERP or warehouse management systems and Excel.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable

Ability to work independently while remaining flexible to operational needs

A fun and supportive environmentVacation starting at 3 weeks per year. Group Health & Dental Benefits ProgramParticipation in our Vacation Purchase ProgramOne paid Volunteer Day each yearGrowth opportunities and a rewarding career with a Canadian business that takes pride in giving back to communityEmployee pricing on our product line-upAnd... a workplace filled with the aroma of coffee...all day...every day!

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company.

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

To learn more about Canterbury, visit our website at https://www.canterburycoffee.com