Warehouse Operator I (Transportation Scheduling Associate)

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is to make healthcare run better – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.

Compensation Is Only One Part Of The Employee Value Proposition That Medline Canada Offers Our Employees. As Part Of Our Mission, We Offer One Of The Most Competitive And Engaging Employee Experience Programs In Canada, Which Includes

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance
• RRSP with a company match
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being
• Career growth and training programs
• Open communication with Senior Leaders
• Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Education support programs
• Fitness subsidy
• Recognition programs
• Social activities
• And much more…

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Guelph DC – Operations Manager; transportation scheduling associate is responsible for appointing inbound shipments, dispatching outbound loads, and directing truck traffic within the DC.

Pick orders to satisfy the requirements of productions work orders, sample orders, and intercompany raw material transfers. Receive raw material in a timely fashion to satisfy customer demand. Ship finished product for distribution.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Schedules appointments for all incoming shipments, working with the vendors and various trucking companies.
• Attend gate call and record all truck and load information before granting carriers access to facility.
• Assigns inbound trucks to specific warehouse doors.
• Conduct daily yard audit documenting trailers and containers on-site.
• Provides professional communication to carriers and answers inquiries in a timely fashion (internal and external).
• Constant communication with logistics and DC operations team.
• Advises appropriate personnel regarding completion, transit, and delivery dates or possible delays.
• Review and record compliance to internal policies.
• Record carrier delays and maintain failure log.
• Coordinate outbound loads promptly with assigned carriers to ensure timely departures.
• Responsible for compiling summary, maintaining carrier scorecard and metric reporting data used for measuring execution.
• Preparing and maintaining various reports for the Manager.
• Open cartons with safety knife; grasp and pull part; knot poly bags; break down corrugate.
• Operate order picking machine at extreme heights; operate wave machine at 10 feet.
• Read orders and fulfill orders by using RF tracker for transactions while maintaining performance to standard based on Performance Management System
• Maintain clean/safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic math (addition and subtraction).
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours per day for up to 6 days a week.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. - Must be able to Bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily.
• May need to work at off-site warehouse based on business needs.
• Must be able to work daily overtime (2-3 hours) on regular basis up to 6 days a week.
• Excellent work ethic and a positive attitude
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Completes tasks on time as per deadline
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications (word, excel, outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Certified on wave and order picker.
• SAP background preferred but not required.

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position

$19.81 - $29.71 Hourly

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Medline Canada

Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Our commitment to Accessibility

Medline Canada is committed to the principles of the accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact View email address on ca.workus.org.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.