Branch Foater - Part-Time - Nepean

Brightvision Capital Partners, LLC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A logistics and parcel delivery company in Ottawa seeks a Branch Floater. The role involves delivering exceptional client experiences, ensuring compliance with shipping laws, and maintaining branch operations. The ideal candidate possesses branch management experience, strong computer skills, and a commitment to customer service. This is a permanent part-time position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of branch/store management experience required.
• P&L experience preferred.
• Proven ability to stand for long periods and perform heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client experience in branch.
• Ensure compliance with customs laws during shipment processing.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the branch.

Skills

Branch/store management experience

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Positive outlook

Tools

Moneris

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chit Chats' vision is to help Canadians deliver their goods to the world with postage at unbelievable prices. We are a fast growing entrepreneurial company making a huge impact to Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses. As ecommerce removes borders, we don't want high Canadian postal rates to be a barrier to world commerce. We aim to remove these physical and financial restraints to create a seamless, borderless and boundless world of opportunity for Canadians.

If you relate with being Caring, Curious and Cheerful; we are looking forward to having you onboard!

Job Description

As a Chit Chats Branch Floater, you deliver a delightful experience to clients in our branches. You are the first line of defense for compliance adherence, and always do your best to ensure shipments comply with customs laws - our business depends on it! Your process and sort shipments meticulously and are highly proficient in navigating our platform. You are always looking for more efficient, cost-effective ways of getting things done while keeping in line with our strategic anchors and values.

You build rapport with clients and teammates alike. You show up on time, dress to work and get the job done because you know clients and teammates rely on you. You take pride in and maintain a clean and tidy branch

You work primarily out of our Nepean, ON location but are available to work out of our various locations in Nepean, ON as required.

Responsibilities to Clients

Greet customers while representing Chit Chats' brand and values.

Interacts and develops a positive rapport with customers and represents the company in a professional manner while taking every opportunity to build our business

Responsible for the cleanliness, safety, and organization of the branch

Some receptions and administrative duties and the ability to handle all customer inquiries via telephone, email and face to face

Offer consultative service, answer questions and make product and service recommendations.

Process shipments meticulously including scanning, sorting and loading onto skids.

Take inventory and place orders for supplies.

Maintain incoming and outgoing client returns.

Ensure the compliance of shipments and reviews are completed thoroughly and accurately

Responsible for educating clients on shipment compliance needs (Canadian, US, Internationally re: restrictions, weight, dims, packaging)

Ensure batch accuracy during processing and uses the appropriate indicators for batch identification

Responsible for complete BOL- should be true and accurate

Must possess the ability to provide proper and appropriate documentation/escalation of shipment and client challenges or inquires

Ensure shipment processing and compliance reviews are completed within a timely manner

Must support Drivers with loading and unloading freight.

Perform fulfillment tasks as needed (picking, packing, shipping, charging etc.) from within the Branch.

Additional responsibilities as required

Responsibilities to Team

Help assist the branches when they are short staff.

Responsible to ensure full compliance with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures

Open and close branches when needed.

Follow company policies and procedures to a T.

Follow compliance procedures.

Contribute to a log of escalations and provide summary reports to management.

Help teammates to ensure effective and low-cost procedures.

Extra tasks or projects from time to time.

Qualifications

• Currently, branch hours are Monday to Friday 11 am to 7 pm (with occasional Sunday coverage when required)
• Two (2) years of branch/store management experience required
• P&L experience preferred
• Strong computer skills including expertise with Moneris, Google docs and Microsoft Office
• Willing to accept full accountability for branch operations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Heavy lifting may be required
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail and remain positive
• Must be proactive and happy to help our logistics process to run smoothly, jumping in where necessary to help out
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong Typing Skills -Minimum 50 WPM and
• 1+ years opening and closing Office
• 1+ years office administration experience
• Possess a passion for serving people, going above and beyond and making it right for the customers
• Trustworthy, organized, reliable and has a positive outlook

Additional Information

• Class 1 safety shoes required (green triangle patch)
• This is a Permanent Part-Timeposition.

We thank you for your application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and criminal background checks prior to employment.

As a federally regulated employer, Chit Chats Express fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.