Job Description

The Company

Trappers Transport Ltd. is an industry leader aspiring to be the best-in-class provider of temperature-controlled food logistics services. We specialize in temperature-controlled warehousing, logistics, and transportation within Canada and the United States.

Our brand is a reflection of our core values - great people, a great culture, and a team environment that promotes everyone to succeed. We are committed to each and every member of our team to provide training, a safe and respectful work environment, within a clean and comfortable working environment.

For more information, visit www.trapperstransport.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Fleet Dispatcher / Driver Manager at our Headquarters in Winnipeg. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Trappers Van Asset Fleet Operations on a set schedule working 4 days on / 4 days off in a dispatch / asset / driver management capacity. They will work with co-workers and customers to problem solve existing issues and improve operational efficiency while providing exceptational communication to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties

- Receive and prioritize incoming calls from customers and drivers
- Dispatch drivers to designated locations based on customer requests and driver availability
- Coordinate with drivers to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods
- Monitor driver progress and provide updates to customers as needed
- Utilize phone systems and transportation management systems to track and manage orders and assets
- Perform data entry tasks to update driver schedules, customer information, and order details
- Analyze freight requirements and determine appropriate transportation methods
- Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and other team members to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction

-Ensure Fleet KPI's are managed and met. Utilization, and WorkFlow compliance

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

-Highschool diploma or (GED)

-Business / Logistics- Diploma / Degree considered an asset

-TMW Truckmate experience or similar software considered an asset

-2 years experience (You must have real commercial transportation dispatch experience to be considered for this role)

-Exceptional problem solving and time management skills

-Ability to manage & prioritize the daily responsibilities using mukti-tasking skills.

-Strong skillset with Microsoft word, Excel & Outlook

-Ability to function in a fast- paced work enviroment

Trappers Transport is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the individual and collective growth of our employees and diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

Day shift On call Weekends as needed
Experience:

Dispatch / Driver Management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road