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The Truckload Specialist is responsible for ensuring complete customer satisfaction by responding to customer calls, answering questions, and solving issues related to truckload orders.

How You'll Help:

• Maintain a healthy working relationship with assigned client base
• Communicate with the terminals to ensure continued on-time service
• Build customer trips in our Truck Mate system
• Schedule delivery appointments to increase “load & go”/direct delivery system
• Open and maintain cases within Sales Force based on all customer inquiries/interactions via phone or e-mail.
• Answer general customer service inquiries related to truckload shipments
• Oversee truckload traffic flow for customers shipping full loads
• Complete daily tracking reports
• Other duties related to truckload customer service as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum high school diploma; post-secondary education in business, logistics or administration is a strong asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
• Previous customer service experience in the transportation industry is a strong asset.
• Advanced communication skills – both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office, Excel and Outlook, as well as web based products and an aptitude for learning new software. Knowledge and /or experience with Truck Mate and Sales Force is a strong asset.
• Accuracy in keyboarding and data entry
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a fast paced, high transactional environment
• Analytical with strong problem solving skills

Overview

Employee Type -  Regular Employee FT  Hourly 

Shift/Hours –  4 days x 10 hour shifts; Anytime between Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay - $29.28/hour

Facility Location- Kelowna  

Work Location - Kelowna 

Posting Locations - Kelowna

Department - Kelowna Distribution/Warehouse 2 

Job Function - Merchandiser 

Employee Type -  Regular Employee FT  Hourly 

Wage /Hour –  $34.28

Hours: 6am - 6pm Saturday/Sunday/8am-8pm/Monday 6am-2pm/Friday 6am -2pm

The Shunt Driver is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound trailers within the Terminal Yard. The successful candidate must ensure they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on proper handling techniques and safety. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Move trailers to and from the dock doors. 
• Park and organize equipment in the yard. 
• Conduct a yard check, which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents or seal numbers. 
• Conduct reefer check including unit number, reefer settings and fuel level.  
• Seal trailers and verify required. 
• Ensure yard is clean and operated in a safe manner. 
• Assist Line haul and P&D Drivers with locating, positioning and other equipment requirements. 
• Assist on Dock regularly. 
• Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs) 
• Operating a Forklift in congested areas. 
• Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches. 
• Other related duties as may be required. 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of Secondary education  
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred; at least 1-year experience driving a shunt truck is preferred.  
• Class 1 license preferred but not necessary with applicable experience. 
• Forklift Certification. 
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Self-motivated. 
• Safety-minded. 
• Communication skills – good. 
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment. 
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues. 
• Results focused. 
• English, other languages considered an asset 
• Able to work with little supervision 

The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight. 

How You’ll Help

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
• Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
• Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
• Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cbing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
• Plan dock loading, unloading and staging locations as well as monitor and execute dock door assignments
  • Strong communication skills in both English and French
  • Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
  • Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
  • Results focused
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset. 
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
• Results focused

The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight. 

How You’ll Help

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
• Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
• Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
• Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cbing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
• Plan dock loading, unloading and staging locations as well as monitor and execute dock door assignments
  • Strong communication skills in both English and French
  • Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
  • Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
  • Results focused
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset. 
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
• Results focused

The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight. 

How You’ll Help

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
• Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
• Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
• Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cbing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
• Plan dock loading, unloading and staging locations as well as monitor and execute dock door assignments
  • Strong communication skills in both English and French
  • Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
  • Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
  • Results focused
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset. 
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
• Results focused

The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight. 

How You’ll Help

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
• Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
• Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
• Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cbing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
• Plan dock loading, unloading and staging locations as well as monitor and execute dock door assignments
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset. 
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
• Results focused

Overview