Posted 19 days ago
Shipper
@ Wesgar Inc.
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
Wesgar Inc., a custom sheet metal fabricator in Port Coquitlam, is hiring a full-time Shipper for day or afternoon shifts. The role packs and labels customer orders, prepares domestic and international shipping documents, loads and unloads shipments and operates a forklift. Pay is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour plus an afternoon shift premium, with flexibility to work either shift preferred.
Pay:
$20–$23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Pack and prepare parts for customer shipments
- Create shipping labels and domestic and international shipping documents
- Load and unload shipments and move products safely in the plant
- Operate a forklift as required
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures
Requirements summary:
- Valid forklift certification required
- Previous shipping, warehouse or manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of ASTM packaging standards and packing techniques
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Wesgar Inc.
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Your precision sheet metal fabricator
Full company description
Wesgar is the fastest growing custom precision sheet metal fabricator and the largest producer of high-mix, low-volume products in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. A specialist in identifying and solving the unique challenges and complex needs of each customer, Wesgar crafts tailored solutions, such as managing spikes and variable demand, reducing cycle times, managing compound quality and technical requirements, lowering costs, and mitigating supply chain disruptions—allowing our customers to meet and deliver to their customers’ exacting standards. Our world-class, 100,000 square feet plant, located on Wesgar’s four-acre campus, boasts $30 million in state-of-the-art sheet metal and copper fabrication equipment. Wesgar's unrivaled range of services, intended to eliminate obstacles to success, include design for manufacturability, prototype production, fabrication, finishing, assembly, machining, stringent quality inspection and documentation, inventory and stocking programs, and logistical services. Wesgar’s one-stop shop satisfies the industry’s high demands. Our more than 200 fabrication experts, engineers, metal technologists, and quality control professionals work around the clock as a cohesive team to precisely oversee the dependable delivery of thousands of precision items manufactured in light gauge steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper. Energy storage and backup power systems, power distribution, OEMs, commercial electronics, telecommunications, medical, industrial and automation, clean and renewable energy, security, recreation, and other industries are among those we serve. Wesgar values long-term customer relationships and is proud to count EnerSys, Rockwell Automation, Ballard Power, Kodak, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Honeywell as customers who rely on us to deliver unrivaled responsiveness, responsiveness, collaborative engineering, innovative and accurate precision fabrication, and a flexible approach.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,091
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 120
- Reported office locations
- 1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9, CA
- 7456 Mac Ln NW, Seabeck, Washington 98380, US
- Business categories
- Electronics
- Clean Energy
- Logistics
- Energy Storage
- Industrial
- Supply Chain Management
- Electrical Distribution
- Industrial Automation
- Battery
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Wesgar Inc.
- Specialties
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for commercial electronics
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for utilities
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for telecommunications
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for industrial applications and automation
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for clean and renewal energy
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for agriculture
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for military and defence
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for security equipment
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for marine equipment
- Custom sheet metal and copper components
- Sheet metal component fabrication and logistics
- Specialists in high-mix
- low-volume custom sheet metal fabrication
- and Custom sheet metal fabrication
- machining
- and copper bus bars
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Wesgar is the fastest growing custom precision sheet metal fabricator and the largest producer of high-mix, low-volume products in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. A specialist in identifying and solving the unique challenges and complex needs of each customer, Wesgar crafts tailored solutions, such as managing spikes and variable demand, reducing cycle times, managing compound quality and technical…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fabricated Metal Products |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Port Coquitlam, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Precision sheet metal fabrication for commercial electronicsPrecision sheet metal fabrication for OEM (original equipment manufacturer)Precision sheet metal fabrication for utilitiesPrecision sheet metal fabrication for telecommunicationsPrecision sheet metal fabrication for industrial applications and automationPrecision sheet metal fabrication for clean and renewal energyPrecision sheet metal fabrication for agriculturePrecision sheet metal fabrication for military and defencePrecision sheet metal fabrication for security equipmentPrecision sheet metal fabrication for marine equipment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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About Wesgar
Wesgar is a leader in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for a wide range of global sectors. Based in Port Coquitlam, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture built on empathy, professional development, and operational excellence. We are committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and high-energy environment where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.
Position Summary
We are looking for an organized and hands-on Shipper to join our Shipping team. We are currently hiring for both the day shift and afternoon shift, with a preference for candidates who are flexible and able to work either shift as operational needs change.
This role is responsible for packing and preparing customer orders, completing domestic and international shipping documentation, loading and unloading shipments, and moving products safely throughout the plant. The ideal candidate has shipping experience, strong attention to detail, and is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Pack and prepare parts for shipment according to customer requirements.
- Create shipping labels and prepare domestic and international shipping documentation.
- Wrap and package parts using appropriate materials and techniques.
- Load and unload shipments safely.
- Move products safely within the plant and between buildings.
- Handle incoming and outgoing parts carefully to prevent damage or injury.
- Operate a forklift as required.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Support other work centres when required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Valid forklift certification is required.
- Previous shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of ATSM packaging standards, packing materials, and appropriate packaging techniques is required.
- Ability to reliably work the assigned day or afternoon shift.
- Good understanding of shipping procedures and documentation.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong numeracy and accuracy with numbers and written information.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive work style.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Commitment to quality and safety.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Preferred Attributes
- Flexibility to work either the day or afternoon shift based on operational needs.
- Experience preparing domestic and international shipments.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience handling precision parts or products requiring careful packaging.
- Familiarity with shipping systems, labels, and documentation.
Schedule & Pay Details
- Shift: Day shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) or Afternoon shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM). Flexibility to work either shift is strongly preferred.
- Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
- Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, plus afternoon shift premium when applicable
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Work Location: In person
Why Join Us?
Equal Opportunity: Wesgar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits: Eligible employees have access to extended health care, dental care, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and company events.
Real-World Impact: Help ensure customer orders are packed accurately, protected properly, and shipped safely and on time.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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