Operations Support Specialist

 

Working at Purolator International is more than a job.  It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company.  Purolator International is a leading U.S.  based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider.  You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn. 

 

When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.

 

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs (80%+ paid by Employer)

• Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans

• Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)

• Annual Bonus Incentive Plan

• Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)

• Paid Time Off Including: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days

• Paid Holidays

• 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program

• 100% Paid Military/Reserves Leave Program

• Tuition Assistance

• Wellness Program

• Identify Theft Protection Discount Program

• Pet Insurance Discount Program

 

We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.

Description

The role of the Operations Support Specialist is to assist the District Service Quality Supervisor within a specific branch. The Operations Support Specialist will be overseeing the operation and the warehouse personnel within the facility.  This involves processing freight on the floor as needed, and shipment entries into our ERP system.   

 

This position will also supervise the IT component where customer enters shipping to ensure accuracy in shipment entries and working with brokers to ensure shipment moving in timely fashion.  

 

This position will operate on its own, as the Operations Manager is based in another branch and not locally present. Therefore, a problem-solving mindset is required, along with demonstrated experience in problem solving without constant supervision or guidance.

Responsibilities

• Directing operations and service of the branch:
  • Work with Manager to establish work goals, strategy, and standards to be achieved by team
  • Orient new staff members to the organization and department policies and procedures; review his/her position tasks and expectations of performance
  • Cross train in other warehouse positions as needed
  • Load and unload packages from processing stations / trailers
  • Receiving, weighing, measuring, scanning, labeling, and shipping while adhering to all Safety and Security regulations
  • Affixing labels to the packages; Scanning boxes from inbound staging area; Preparation of Bill of Ladings
  • Sign for vendor packages as they arrive throughout the day
  • Safety, upkeep, opening and closing, security, inspections etc.

 

• Administrative tasks including:
  • Print customs paperwork from the broker, confirm brokers received, accepted by customs, and make sure