Scale-house Shipper & Receiver
Job Summary
The Scale House Shipper Receiver will serve as the first point of contact for customers and haulers delivering waste to and from the Toronto facility; first point of contact for visitors; initial inspection of loads and ensure the safety of the haulers visitors and other employees through observation of safety rules and regulations. The position is also responsible for collecting completing data entry assuring accuracy and filing of the appropriate paperwork.
Key Accountabilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and attention to detail
Greets customers directs haulers and other traffic and answers questions accordingly.
Ensures that incoming material is manifested safe and does not contain prohibited material.
Obtains information regarding material entering the facility to properly bill the customer and track the total amount and type of waste entering the facility.
Provides a scale ticket to the customer assures accuracy and signs the waste manifest and documents the waste entering and leaving the facility with attention to detail
Prints BOLs generates and prints manifest schedules labels and associated paperwork for GFL drivers
Completes all administrative tasks including data entry regular filing and reports
Identifies and reports problems; gathers needed information to develop solutions
Documents customer and/or supplier problems to management and responds promptly to customer needs
Ensures that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Communicates with staff via 2-way radio for proper dispatch
Provides general housekeeping of the Shipping & Receiving office and reception area
Keeps immediate supervisor and Operations Manager fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention
Attends all training and meetings as directed
Works overtime as needed
Works weekends and holidays as needed
Provides coverage for full time Shipper/Receiver during vacation/absences
Approaches all encounters with employees customers and vendors in a friendly
service-oriented manner.
Experience Qualifications & Education
Analytical thinker who can multi-task and is extremely organized with a strong attention to
detail
Clear communicator and team player
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with and knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to computer
phone fax machine copier Google Office suite software including Docs Sheets Gmail
Microsoft Access and OMS
Familiar with environmental regulations (CEPA Ontario Reg. 347/558 TDG etc.) as well
as internal and external industry specifications that support the business as an asset
Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities in a fast pace work environment and to work
with minimal supervision
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills
Accustomed to working within a unionized environment
Valid G license and acceptable drivers abstract
TDG & Reg.347 experience is preferred.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands:
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in an office environment as well as some outdoors in all weather
conditions.
Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend stretch reach and kneel throughout the work day.
to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding machine
operation etc.) part of the work day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Must be able to wear a respirator as
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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.