Logistics Specialist

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Logistics Specialist

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Located in Mississauga, ON

Salary: $19 an hour

Logistics Specialist

Location: Avebury Rd and Matheson Blvd W Intersection

Shift: Tuesday & Wednesday Off, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Thursday to Monday)

Position Type: Temporary to Hire (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)

About the Role

As a Specialist, Logistics, you will play a key role in supporting transportation operations. You’ll be responsible for order entry, routing and dispatching, and traffic coordination — ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods. We’re looking for a tech-savvy, quick learner with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Enter customer orders and load details into the Freight Optimizer system.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer profile information.
Communicate with account managers on problem loads, actions taken, and load status updates.
Monitor daily pickups and deliveries, ensuring shipments arrive on time and in good condition.
Handle check calls from drivers to confirm delivery timelines.
Validate all load data prior to marking loads as delivered for accounting purposes.
Investigate and document any product overages, shortages, or damages.
Schedule and reschedule delivery appointments as needed.
Accept or decline loads based on account manager instructions.
Provide drivers with detailed routing directions and instructions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

1 year of logistics or transportation industry experience.
General knowledge of logistics, dispatching, and freight coordination.
Strong computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience writing reports and professional correspondence.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.

Express Office: Mississauga (North)

377 Burnhamthorpe Road East

Suite 112A

Mississauga, ON L5A 3Y1

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