Forklift Operator/warehouse Acceptance Agent

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

**ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE**

Founded in 1977, BBE Expediting Ltd. (BBE) leverages its deep northern roots and over four decades of global logistics expertise to simplify complex supply chain logistics. As a versatile and client-focused company, BBE offers a range of tailored solutions to meet the needs of clients.

What sets BBE apart from other supply chain organizations is our unwavering passion for logistics and love of partnerships— it is the driving force behind our commitment to excellence. We take pride in not only tackling prominent challenges but also in mastering the countless little details that collectively make a significant impact.

**CORE VALUES**

Integrity: _We move things right._

Safety: _We care._

Adaptability: _We make the industry better._

Team: _We move up. Together._

Service: _We move mountains._

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Operator a forklift and other machinery used for transporting or shipping materials.
- Unload and load trucks by forklift.
- Provide proper maintenance/operation of equipment and keep work area clean and safe for customers and employees.
- Provide consistent and detailed order picking/loading and staging.
- Prepare and stage orders according to schedule.
- Identify source materials from appropriate locations, utilize appropriate equipment to process for orders.
- Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Relocate items within the warehouse.
- Track inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
- Verify manifests that accompany freight to ensure discrepancies are addressed immediately.
- Manifest freight for shipping.
- Communicate with vendors regarding various aspects of freight.
- Dangerous good processing (packaging, handling, and documentation) when necessary.
- Packaging and preparing freight for transport.
- Organize pick-ups, delivery and billing in a timely manner.
- Consolidation of shipments.
- Prioritization of shipments based on client supplied requirements.
- Timely and effective resolution of client or process issues as required.
- Maintain accurate record keeping as required by various government agencies and company policies.
- Follow company Health & Safety standards and complete safety duties as required and instructed to do so.
- Follow all company policies and procedures as trained and communicated to do.
- Ensure cleanliness of workstation at all times.
- Ensure that all workplace issues, including barriers to high level of customer service, are brough to the attention of the Supervisor/Manager and assist in the solution process.

**CORPORATE COMPLIANCE DUTIES**
- Actively participate in QHSETR programs and systems
- Contribute to and foster clear and direct communications, education, and enhancement of customer service with operations teams and clients.
- Contribute to BBE’s continuous improvement and organizational efficiency goals.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Forklift and equipment operating experience is required.
- Logistics and transportation experience is considered an asset.
- Shipping, receiving, or warehousing experience is considered an asset.
- Attention to detail and good communication skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- CIFFA, SCMP or similar certification is considered an asset.
- You enjoy being part of a team and working closely with others to achieve success.
- Customer service focused.

**YOUR CHARACTERISTICS**
- You are a master at follow through.
- You have a high attention to detail.
- You get things done
- Excellent cross functional communication.
- You have an adaptable mindset and are excited to learn new things.
- You are an expediter at heart - you understand clients' needs and are not afraid to dive in.

**BENEFITS**
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits upon successful completion of probationary period.
- RRSP matching program.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request. BBE Expediting is committed to have our team reflect the communities we serve and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. Thank you for your interest, but only those persons chosen for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
- BBE’ Edmonton, located at the Edmonton International Airport, where we are proud to be located on Treaty Six Territory. Treaty Six Territory is the Metis Homeland and Metis Nation of Alberta Region Four. It is also the gathering place and traveling route of the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. BBE is proudly committed to commercial partnerships with local and Indigenous businesses which supports access to local enterprise in regions where we are operate and to see the economic and social benefits that flow from these efforts._