Helper

Canada Cartage Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotels

Gym memberships

Entertainment discounts

Company events

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Ottawa seeks a Helper to assist drivers with loading and unloading duties and ensure safe transportation of freight. The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience, basic literacy and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. This role offers career growth, a supportive team environment, and perks including discounted services and company events. Join a trusted firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers!

Qualifications

• 6 months up to 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with loading and unloading duties.
• Provide directions and assist in navigating to destinations.
• Inspect cargo for damage and report issues.

Skills

Ability to operate required equipment safely

Team Player

Basic reading, communication, and arithmetic skills

Education

Less than High School education

Job description

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

The Helper is responsible for assisting the driver with all duties related to loading and unloading the truck, as well as providing the driver with assistance with all other duties related to transporting freight. Work closely with drivers to secure and verify the cargo, ensure proper weight distribution, and conduct pre-trip inspections to confirm equipment readiness.

What you will do

• Reads maps and gives the truck driver the most efficient directions to the destination, alongside safely directing parking and backing up.
• Collects and transports deliveries from warehouse to designated stores and customers.
• Assists the truck driver in monitoring and servicing truck for proper operation, daily, informing the dispatcher or transportation manager of necessary repairs or safety hazards.
• Inspect cargo for damage, discrepancies, or irregularities, reporting any issues to the driver or supervisor.

What You’ll Bring

• 6 months up to 1 year experience
• Less than High School, but has basic reading, communication and arithmetic skills to follow direction

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs. frequently
• Team Player
• Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references. Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.