Swamper

**Why you’ll love Canada Cartage**

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

**Position Summary**

The Swamper is responsible for assisting the driver with all duties related to loading and unloading the truck, as well as providing the driver with assistance with all other duties related to transporting freight. Work closely with drivers to secure and verify the cargo, ensure proper weight distribution, and conduct pre-trip inspections to confirm equipment readiness. This is a labour intensive role which involves pallet placement near entrance of facility, and transfering product to a dolly and wheeling it into customer location.

**Location: Edmonton**

**Schedule: Monday - Friday**

**What you will do**
- Read maps and give the truck driver the most efficient directions to the destination, alongside safely directing parking and backing up.
- Collect and transport deliveries from warehouse to designated stores and customers.
- Assist the truck driver in monitoring and servicing truck for proper operation, daily, informing the dispatcher or transportation manager of necessary repairs or safety hazards.
- Inspect cargo for damage, discrepancies, or irregularities, reporting any issues to the driver or supervisor.

**What You’ll Bring**
- 6 months up to 1 year of Swamper experience.
- Less than High School, but basic reading, communication, and arithmetic skills to follow direction.
- First Aid, WHMIS, and or Forklift Certification preferred.

**Along with the following Skills & Competencies**:

- Superior customer service.
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 160 lbs., with assistance, regularly.
- Team Player.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records.

**Why people love working for Canada Cartage**
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
- Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
- We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
- We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

**We are a top employer**
- Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
- Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
- We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

**Come work with an industry leader**

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.