Transportation Coordinator - Night Shift

We Offer

Location:

Kamloops, BC

Job Status:

Full-time permanent

Compensation:

$55,000 - $65,000

Pension:

Pension matching program

Benefits:

Full benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more.

100% paid by Arrow!

Shift: 10:00pm-7:00am starting Sunday night – Friday morning.

We promote from within! A career with a growing organization backed by the stability of a company that has been in business since 1919!

As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.

Overview Over 100 years in business, the Arrow Group of Companies has led the way in developing service focused transportation solutions by working with a broad range of customers, hauling a wider variety of products, and expanding our presence throughout Canada and the United States. Arrow is an industry leading transportation, distribution and materials handling organization.

The Kamloops Fibre Trucking Division specializes in serving key customers by hauling wood fibre, including wood chips, sawdust and hogfuel, from various origins to key customer destinations in the Interior and Lower Mainland BC. Approximately 160 employees report into Kamloops Fibre Trucking Division including Company Drivers, Lease Operators, Shop Staff and Office Staff.

We are looking for a

Transportation Coordinator

for our largest Trucking Division -

Kamloops Fibre . Working directly under the Division Manager, this role best suits a motivated individual with an analytical mindset and a desire to advance their leadership abilities. As many of our Operation Supervisors begin their careers in this role, it is imperative to have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to adapt and pivot when required and to be technologically proficient.

Responsibilities The Transportation Coordinator’s primary role is to coordinate and oversee the routing and scheduling of our daily trucking services to meet customer requirements focusing on maximizing payload and productivity in a safe and effective manner. Taking direction from the Division Manager, Operations Supervisor and/or Senior Transportation Coordinators, this role is entry level and the knowledge requirements, responsibility and scope associated are not as great as with more senior levels of the position.

Major Responsibilities

Follows and carries out the planandhasoversight ofthe routing and scheduling of drivers andequipment andassures compliance with time schedules and applicable laws, codes,rulesand regulations.

Ensures the drivers have the proper instructions to perform their duties safely and listens to all driver concerns and actson them appropriately.

Ensures that schedules are carried out in an effective and efficient manner.Coordinates the daily assignment of company and contracted resources to maximize equipment productivity and payload whilemaintaininga high levelof customer service.

Makes necessary adjustments for road closures, overloads,latenessand related problems.

Communicates regularly with the drivers toassistand manage implications caused by truck problems,latenessand accidents.

Communicates with the customer to report compliance to daily targets as well as course of action should deviation to plans occur.

Oversees the assignment of spare drivers should there be a short or long-term shortfall of regular drivers.

Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulationsparticipateinidentifyinghazards

Complywithall rules and regulations,protocolsand established metrics

Continuously surveys the existing trucking program for safety and cost improvement opportunities andadvises the manager of ways to improve current systems.

Assistsin the implementation of policy and process improvement.

Confersand coordinateswithshop personnel as well asdriversregardingrepairs and preventative maintenance schedules and timelines.

Responsible for collecting and reviewing driver paperwork and ensuring it is complete,accurateandtimely.

Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew

Other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisorand/orDivision Manager.

You Possess

Grade 12 or equivalent and 1-3 years of relevant experience

Preference will be given to those withrelevantpost-secondaryeducation

Experience in the transportation industry is an asset

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Needs to be responsible,accountableand dependable

Demonstratesstrong communicationskills both verbally and written

Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment

Computerproficiency– MicrosoftSuite (Outlook, Excel, Word).Ability toquicklylearn new software applications.

Strong keyboarding skills.

Demonstrate the ability to provide internal and external Customer Service excellence

Self-starter

Being mechanically inclined isan asset

Embodies Arrows Core Values:Safety, Quality, Teamwork, Responsibility,Integrityand Fun!

Arrow has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, a SmartWay Transport Partner, a BCTA Clean Carrier, a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion and as a Carrier of Excellence in Women's Leadership.

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