transportation logistics coordinator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi

Work setting

• Wood treatment plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Perform general office duties
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Monitor production progress
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance
• Monitor safety conditions

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Monitoring and tracking software
• Word processing software
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available