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This position is a temporary and seasonal part-time role requiring use of one's personal vehicle to deliver packages primarily in residential areas. They will perform in a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position involving continual lifting, lowering, and carrying packages.

Its a seasonal position with an projected end date of January 12,2025.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieves, loads packages into personal vehicle, and delivers packages to customers.

Job Type: Part-Time - Seasonal

Work Location: 10 Abbott Court Brantford ON

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Shift Duration:4-5 hours per day *(Flexibility is required with both the start and finish times)

• Shift Schedule Start Time: 10 AM

Pay rate: $17.30/hr.

Mileage :$0.70/km

** APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK UP TO 25 HOURS PER WEEK**

Qualifications:

• Meets local age and operations requirements to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./32 kgs.
• Excellent customer contact and service skills
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle to transport and deliver packages.
• Able to lift up to 70lbs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced customer facing and outside environment
• Must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license
• Vehicle registered in candidate's name
• Valid vehicle insurance

This part-time seasonal position assists UPS Package Drivers with deliveries and pick-ups of UPS packages at UPS drop boxes and customer locations in and around Brantford,ON. This role involves performing physical work in a fast-paced environment including continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages. This position ensures the best customer service through efficiency and dedication.

*NO DRIVING REQUIRED*

Job type(s): Part-time, Seasonal Work Location: 10 Abbott Court Brantford ON

Workdays: Monday through Friday (All five days of the week)

Shift Start:  Start time will vary between 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Depending on operational needs start times & finish times may vary.  Flexibility required

Pay rate: $17.30/hr.

** APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK UP TO 25 HOURS PER WEEK**

Responsibilities:

• Meet UPS driver at the assigned local meet point
• Deliver and pick up UPS packages efficiently and effectively
• Learn and properly execute UPS package handling/delivery methods

Requirements:

• 3to 5 hours a day, start times & finish times may vary depending on operational needs  Flexibility required
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. (32 kg) unassisted
• Strong customer service skills
• Employees must wear a company-provided vest, black pants, and dark brown or black boots
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to deliver packages by means of walking
• Work hours may vary depending on the work volume

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly pay rate: $17.30/hr.
• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Work locally in neighborhoods/areas around your home
• Immediate access to 'UPS Employee Discount' program upon hire
• Opportunities for advancement within a Fortune 50 company

This is Unionized role and monthly union deductions will apply

Note:   The duration of the contract is until the end of December 2024 with a possibility of extension depending on the work volume.

Qualifications

The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight. 

How You’ll Help

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
• Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
• Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
• Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cbing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
• Plan dock loading, unloading and staging locations as well as monitor and execute dock door assignements
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills and Experience

• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset. 
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs.  Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
• Results focused
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset. 

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

At FS PARTNERS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Operates all assigned vehicles, single or tandem axle configuration, forklifts, etc. in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques. 
• Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and keeps truck clean to maintain professional appearance.
• Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift truck. When loading, ensures loads are evenly balanced and distributed from the front of the trailer to the back and from side to side, as well checks axle weights and maintains them in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation regulations.
• Ensures that all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules and performs duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and the industry.
• Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bill of ladings, delivery slips, invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices.
• Completes the necessary paperwork including accurate logbooks, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Must possess a valid class AZ license, a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability
• A strong mechanical aptitude with ability to problem solve
• Demonstrate ability to read maps, work orders, follow specific delivery directions and instructions
• Must have experience driving off-road
• Availability on weekends and after 4pm on weekdays

Working Conditions:

Mostly outdoors and behind the wheel of a truck.  Physical activity includes operating, loading/unloading equipment, inspecting vehicles and equipment, walking, climbing, occasionally in awkward positions, in an environment which may be characterized by changes in temperature.  Working occasional irregular hours as needed; may include overtime, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• We value relationships and people first and foremost.

• We are a company that gives back to the community.
• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
• We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.
• We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us!
• Paid overtime, when needed.

WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US

• FS PARTNERS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals.
• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.
   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.