Why Gambles?
At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dating back to the early 1900s, Gambles has grown and evolved into one of the largest produce wholesalers in all of Canada. We operate out of three locations across the country: two in Toronto and one in Calgary. We also have a satellite office in Philadelphia that manages our U.S. sales operations. Our goal is to be the supplier of choice for all our customers’ needs.
Our people are the backbone of our business! We have a “hire-from-within” mentality at Gambles, which means we put extra focus on developing our people and giving them unique career advancement opportunities. Just like our products and our customer base, we love to see our people grow!
We offer a competitive benefits package with employer covered health and dental benefits (you don’t pay the premiums!) and a company matched Pension Plan for our full-time employees.
Job Description
This is a unique sales support position that also involves operational duties. This position is an entry-level, full-time, onsite position reporting to the Operations Manager for Gambles Ontario Produce located in Calgary at 110 – 5675 58 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta. The intended shift for the position is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 8pm. This role requires a flexible working schedule which is subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate transportation with carriers for outbound shipments and inbound warehouse pickups
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Negotiate freight rates, fees, and fuel surcharge updates
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Create, update, and manage delivery routes, including coordination of same-day and off-day deliveries
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Communicate with customers regarding order status, delivery timelines and product shortages
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Coordinate and confirm customer delivery windows
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Carrier claims
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Generate shipping labels, invoices, and related documents using the ERP system
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Process system receiving by accurately entering shipment details upon arrival
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Prepare purchase orders, invoices and driver manifests as required
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Perform operational administrative tasks, including customer order entry, transfer coordination and verification, and POD (proof of delivery) requests
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Respond to inbound calls from carriers and customers regarding dispatch and order updates
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Receive inbound shipments, verifying quality, quantity, and accuracy of goods
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Identify and organize product for warehouse put-away
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications and Personal Attributes:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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1 – 3 years of experience in a transportation, logistics, or warehouse operations role
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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Ability to lift to 40lbs and work in a warehouse environment as required
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Demonstrated customer service experience
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Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks
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Strong organization and time management skills
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High attention to detail and accuracy in previous work experience
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced environments
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Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Job Information
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Position Status: New Position
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Intended Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm
AI may be used as a support tool in our hiring process. All applications are reviewed and validated by our trained recruitment team.
Gambles Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer situated in a heritage building at 165 The Queensway and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process.
