freight forwarding technician

Location

Woodstock, ON | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Create, investigate, track and complete work orders
• Estimate materials and labour required for production
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate

Job tags

Salary

$27.5 per hour