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Transportation logistics coordinator

OTI Logistics
Brampton , Ontario · Canada
Permanent employment Full time $ 29.00 to $ 37.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Entry level Early career

Job description

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Transportation. Trucking company. Tasks: Compile orders and instructions received from customers. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Oversee operational logistics of the organization. Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization. Track and complete work orders. Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments. Perform routine clerical duties. Prepare and submit reports. Arrange for maintenance and repair work. Ensure proper functioning of equipment. Maintain work records and logs. Monitor personnel workloads and locations. Organize warehouse and work areas. Perform general office duties. Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies. Prepare and maintain progress and other reports. Provide customer service. Train workers in duties and policies. Arrange training for staff. Co-ordinate, assign and review work. Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems. Assist with maintenance of communications equipment. Follow-up on issues with work orders. Keep track of shipments. Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations. Maintain vehicle operator work records. Operate radio equipment. Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment. Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses. Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Forklift Operator Certification. Computer and technology knowledge: Dispatch management service software. Monitoring and tracking software. Word processing software. Electronic scheduler. Database software. Electronic mail. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Spreadsheet. Database. MS Outlook. Quick Books. Internet. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. MS Windows. Adobe Acrobat Reader. MS Office. Service experience: Trucking. Area of specialization: Expedition. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Repetitive tasks. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Accurate. Values and ethics. Initiative. Judgement. Analytical. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.