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Freight Forwarding Technician job in Leduc, AB with BBE Expediting Ltd., Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Freight Forwarding Technician job from BBE Expediting Ltd. is offering $26.00 hourly for 40 hours per week.
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Job Details

Freight Forwarding Technician

Employer

BBE Expediting Ltd.

Date Posted

April 23, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Leduc, AB
  • Earnings $26.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date May 29, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

BBE Expediting Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
  • Project management

Work setting

  • Industrial facility or establishment
  • Various locations
  • Freight forwarding
  • Warehouse
  • Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Tasks

  • Organize tasks to accomplish the work
  • Oversee operational logistics of the organization
  • Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
  • Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
  • Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
  • Prepare and submit reports
  • Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
  • Perform general office duties
  • Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
  • Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
  • Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
  • Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
  • Project management
  • Provide customer service
  • Train workers in duties and policies
  • Keep track of shipments
  • Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
  • Establish work schedules and procedures
  • Contact customers to deliver requested wakeup calls
  • Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Certificate
  • Forklift Operator Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Dispatch management service software
  • Monitoring and tracking software
  • Electronic scheduler
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • MS Office

Type of industry experience

Shipping line

Area of specialization

Expedition

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Overtime required
  • Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Variable or compressed work week

Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.

Interest Codes & Abilities
The Freight Forwarding Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Supervisors, Recording, Distributing and Scheduling Occupations
METHODICAL

Interest in co-ordinating the work of clerks and activities with other units and departments; and in submitting progress reports, ensuring the smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery, and arranging for maintenance and repair work

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising the activities of workers; and in resolving work-related problems and establishing work schedules and procedures

SOCIAL

Interest in training workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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