Transportation Clerk

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Why you'll love Canada Cartage

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada's largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deeply rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

The Transportation Clerk is responsible for a live debriefing of drivers in real-time for cost validation, providing dispatch and driver support using various systems. Providing the business with information when requested which includes drivers, stores, and different departments throughout.

Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Schedule: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on 4 days on 4 days off schedule

What you will do

• Debrief drivers throughout the day on OLN retrievals, pickups completed/not completed
• Creating new load IDs systematically for redeliveries and pickups in the Dispatch tool
• Generating paperwork for the new load IDs using the Dispatch Tool
• Monitor action required in Appian (Driver App)
• Answering phones. Placing service calls assisting stores with issues that arise, assisting drivers with trailer/pick up/hour of service issues
• Monitoring emails: Re-Deliveries, Swaps, and restacks
• Assisting dispatch when required: Preparing trailer gate passes, printing paperwork
• Other duties assigned by the manager

What You'll Bring

• 6 months to 1 year of experience working in Transportation
• High school diploma
• Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Teams, and Google Spreadsheets, along with the ability to learn other service management databases
• Geographic knowledge of Ontario

Along with the following Skills & Competencies:

• Critical thinking and analysis
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner ensuring all tasks are completed
• Effectively communicate on all business levels in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization and time management skills
• High professional ethical standards
• Ability to thrive and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company-wide recognition initiatives are designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork, and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada's Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage's reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We've been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined to meet the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references. Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.

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