Saskatoon - Logistics Operator - Savage Services

Savage Services

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Saskatoon, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Savage is hiring a Logistics Coordinator in Saskatoon
Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do?

Savage's Vision and Legacy includes a commitment to providing opportunities for people "to do things they never dreamed possible" and guides us in all that we do.

Are you ready to join us and do the right thing, find a better way, and make a difference?
Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP with a company match
Generous paid time off policy that exceeds statutory norms
Monday-Friday shift
Please note that due to the nature of the business, this is a permanent fulltime seasonal position (April to November) you retain all medical/dental benefits while on leave

The primary responsibility of the Logistics Coordinator will be to coordinate daily movements and activities of trucks loading/unloading asphalt.

Here are some of the other things you'll be doing:

Preparing daily rack activity for the team by capturing the needs of our Customers and organizing the movement of our people and equipment, efficiently
Handling and resolving issues and challenges.
Professionally interacting with trucking operations/customer service teams
Coordinating delivery requests with onsite personnel and outside vendors
Maintaining the site's inventory and using the inventory system to collect accurate information, and produce reports
Preparing billofladings for all outbound orders
Working directly with Customers to answer questions, solve issues, and provide needed information.
Partnering with Shift Supervisors to reconcile information and address issues
Anticipating the needs of the site and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy with mínimal direction

What will make you successful in this role?

Advanced computer skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
A demonstrated ability to manage many incoming demands in a short period of time, and organize and prioritize them in a way that the workflow is smooth and Customer expectations are met
Be a selfstarter who can manage their time and who can work with mínimal supervision
Have excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
Work well with others and have a professional and positive attitude.
Crosstrain and learn other job functions (development opportunities)
Demonstrate a sense of leadership and ownership for your responsibilities, and be willing to learn from others

Education/Experience:

23 years of related experience where you can clearly demonstrate your ability to work in a fastpaced environment performing the tasks related to this position.
Dispatch and/or logistics experience, an asset.
Experience with rail logistics or rail management, an asset
Postsecondary education in a related field, preferred

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

Office environment within an industrial environment (asphalt production and transportation)
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
May be asked to travel, on occasion, for additional training

Please note we conduct criminal background checks and drug testing on all prospective Team Members.

Additional Information:

Savage maintains a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable human rights legislative requirements, including the duty to accommodate.

For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.