Forklift Operator - 11:00am Start

GLS Canada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a full-time employee to optimize driver scheduling and assist warehouse operations. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers, utilizing software for driver manifests, and ensuring effective communication and teamwork. The candidate should have experience in customer service, be organized, and detail-oriented. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $20.50, along with extended benefits and a RRSP contribution plan.

Benefits

Safety Boot reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid weekly

Competitive starting salary

Extended Benefits Plan

Corporate discounts

Yearly Vacation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Transportation Industry is preferred.
• Must have initiative and be able to work as part of a team.
• Familiarity with dispatch systems and computer programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize scheduling and routing of drivers for pickups and deliveries.
• Assist warehouse team with workflow and linehaul planning.
• Load and unload trailers, ensuring efficient operation.
• Utilize GLS software to produce driver manifests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organized and detail oriented

Customer service experience

Ability to multitask

Forklift experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: KINFL2025

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 11:00am to 7:30pm

Contract: Permanent Full - Time

Salary: $20.50/hr

Workplace address: 192 Hickson Ave, Kingston, ON K7K 2N9

To apply: [e-mail]

• Optimizing scheduling and routing drivers for pick up and deliveries
• Assist the warehouse team with workflow, time management, linehaul planning and asset capacity
• Unload and load trailers
• Utilize GLS software to produce driver manifests and reports for Terminal Manager
• Dispatching and appointment booking
• Cubing and processing shipments
• Warehouse work is required
• Previous experience in the Transportation Industry is preferred
• Previous Forklift experience is an Asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to exercise initiative, multi task and work well as part of a team
• Experienced in customer service
• Organized and detail oriented
• Proficient with computer programs/dispatch systems and Microsoft office
• Safety Boot reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid weekly - Every Friday
• Offer a competitive starting salary
• Extended Benefits Plan
• Eligible for Corporate discounts with several retailers and sports centers
• RRSP employee contribution & employer contribution
• Yearly Vacation