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Posted on September 17, 2024 by Employer details JWK CORPORATION CANADA
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Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Lingala. Swahili. German. Work setting: Construction. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Rural area. Urban area. Various locations. Construction company. Transportation. Repair and maintenance services. Tasks: Compile orders and instructions received from customers. Develop specific plans to prioritize. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Oversee operational logistics of the organization. Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization. Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects. Track and complete work orders. Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments. Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments. Perform routine clerical duties. Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings. Prepare and submit reports. Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery. Arrange for maintenance and repair work. Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries. Ensure proper functioning of equipment. Light cleaning duties. Maintain work records and logs. Monitor personnel workloads and locations. Organize warehouse and work areas. Perform general office duties. Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. Recruit and hire staff. Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units. 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. Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects. Monitor production progress. Prepare and maintain progress and other reports. Project management. Provide customer service. Train workers in duties and policies. Conduct performance reviews. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Assist with maintenance of communications equipment. Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders. Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations. Follow-up on issues with work orders. Keep track of shipments. Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices. Maintain vehicle operator work records. Operate radio equipment. Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment. Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses. Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance . Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment. Organize and maintain inventory. Supervision: 5-10 people. Production clerks. Purchasing and inventory clerks. Shippers and receivers. Storekeepers and parts clerks. Transportation route and crew schedulers. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: Dispatch management service software. Word processing software. Electronic scheduler. Database software. Electronic mail. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. Lean Manufacturing. MS Outlook. Material requirements planning (MRP) system. Quick Books. Inventory control software. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. MS Windows. MS Office. Area of work experience: Quality assurance or control. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Estimating. Expedition. Production. Traffic controlling. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Overtime required. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equ- LocationOakville, ON
- Workplace information On the road
- Salary$25.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3083261
Overview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Asset languages
- Lingala
- Swahili
- German
Work setting
- Construction
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Rural area
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Construction company
- Transportation
- Repair and maintenance services
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Compile orders and instructions received from customers
- Develop specific plans to prioritize
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
- Oversee operational logistics of the organization
- Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
- Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects
- Track and complete work orders
- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
- Perform routine clerical duties
- Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
- Prepare and submit reports
- Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
- Arrange for maintenance and repair work
- Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
- Ensure proper functioning of equipment
- Light cleaning duties
- Maintain work records and logs
- Monitor personnel workloads and locations
- Organize warehouse and work areas
- Perform general office duties
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Recruit and hire staff
- Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
- 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
- Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
- Monitor production progress
- Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
- Project management
- Provide customer service
- Train workers in duties and policies
- Conduct performance reviews
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
- Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
- Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
- Follow-up on issues with work orders
- Keep track of shipments
- Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
- Maintain vehicle operator work records
- Operate radio equipment
- Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
- Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
- Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance
- Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
- Organize and maintain inventory
Supervision
- 5-10 people
- Production clerks
- Purchasing and inventory clerks
- Shippers and receivers
- Storekeepers and parts clerks
- Transportation route and crew schedulers
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Dispatch management service software
- Word processing software
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- Electronic mail
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- Lean Manufacturing
- MS Outlook
- Material requirements planning (MRP) system
- Quick Books
- Inventory control software
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows
- MS Office
Area of work experience
- Quality assurance or control
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Estimating
- Expedition
- Production
- Traffic controlling
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Accurate
- Values and ethics
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Analytical
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Mileage paid
- Night shift premium
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups Help - Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-10-01
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