Job Description
Job Summary The Logistics Assistant is responsible for supporting the logistics team in coordinating the deliveries within a set timeframe and ensuring they are made on time. The Logistics Assistant will also be responsible for communicating with various parties both internally and externally regarding deliveries.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess the workload of expected packages by communicating with the intake desk and the assembly area.
- Use the computer system to view the expected delivery loads.
- Counsel the intake and assembly areas about workflow, routes, and timing, to optimize the scheduling and routing of deliveries.
- Establish the areas where packages will be placed for delivery preparation.
- Determine whether the planned schedules and routes are appropriate for the current situation.
- Consider availability of the client/customer when the driver’s stops are planned.
- Contact clients, customers, or internal contacts as required to meet delivery or contract requirements.
- Determine the shipment method using drivers, delivery services, or couriers.
- Assign, re-assign, and amend route manifests as required.
- Use courier online services to schedule courier pickups as required.
- Add the appropriate packing slips and manifests to the packages and compile the packages into a location for loading.
- Change the drop points for transfers as required.
- Determine the work loading of the drivers.
- Add drivers to specific routes as required to meet workload.
- Coordinate transfer of packages between driver and routes in case of non-deliverables.
- Facilitate the pickup of pumps and waste as required.
- Participate in Bayshore’s ability for customers to determine order and delivery status.
- Review driver submissions, such as manifests, time sheets, GPS travel records, and delivery reports to check for accuracy and consistency.
- Data enter information into Bayshore computers using various software for order tracking and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and customer requirements.
- Participate and contribute to the documentation requirements of ISO.
Qualifications (Education/Experience)- High school diploma or equivalent, and relevant post-secondary education desirable.
- Previous experience coordinating a high volume of orders is preferred.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment ensuring deadlines are met.
- Solid knowledge of Ontario geographical areas is highly preferred.
- Experience working in health care is an asset.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend documentation relevant to the responsibility.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply good judgment to rationalize conflicting demands and tight deadlines.
- Willingness to choose the best option when options are limited.
Other Skills And Abilities - Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Ability to organize workload for efficient use of time.
- Ability to function independently.
- Ability to direct a small group of immediate reports.
- Excellent telephone skills.
- Familiarity with computers and applications is essential.
Primary Location ON-Markham
Job Tags
Contract work, Immediate start, Shift work,