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- Safe and timely delivery of Gambles produce to customers around the GTA and Ontario
- Safe handling of the equipment (Manual Trucks, Tractor & Trailer)
- Loading and unloading of produce from truck
- Reporting of any food safety or quality issues to supervisors in accordance with our Food Safety policies
- Diligently complete paperwork, including driver’s logbook and bills of lading
- Drivers are required to complete a Gambles Drive Test
- Clean drivers abstract
- Must have a valid DZ and/or AZ driver’s license (Driver’s License Class A, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement)
- Must be able to drive manual trucks
- Some operational areas will require Material Handling Equipment certification
- Reefer equipment experience an asset
- Good Customer Service Skills
- Documentation Knowledge: Driver Logbook, Inspection Report
- Excellent communicational skills including the ability to speak, write and read in English
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to reach above shoulder level
- Able to come in contact with food allergens
- Must be able to work within a cold environment for extended periods of time
- Must wear CSA approved Safety Shoes at all times
Job Features
This position will be responsible for safe delivery of Gambles produce to customers around the GTA and Ontario. Upon delivery, drivers unload the product as well as act as representatives of Gambles w...
- Select orders with a low lift pallet truck (You will be trained to operate safely)
- Build pallets that include sensitive products for shipping long distances
- Transport pallets of produce to the staging lanes
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and security
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs
- Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time (up to 8 hrs)
- Ability to reach above shoulder level
- Able to encounter food allergens
- Must be able to work within a cold environment for extended periods of time
- Must always wear CSA approved Safety Shoes
- Ability to perform basic math functions
- Carry out detailed instructions with high attention to detail
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Low Lift or Forklift experience an asset
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous warehouse experience is preferred
- Accurately gathering products and items to fulfill an order for an internal or external customer
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately within the required timeframe
- Cleaning and tidying as required to maintain a safe work environment
- Assist with inventory cycle counts to ensure proper inventory numbers
- Loading and unloading of inventory, stock, and supplies as required
- Putting away incoming inventory into specified areas
- Take part in company initiatives and meetings
Job Features
Job Category
Warehouse
This position will play an integral role in ensuring our customers receive their correct orders in a timely manner. This role will have an anticipated schedule of 32-40 hours per week. This is subject...
- Supervise all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are accurate, meet quality standards and are carried out in a timely manner.
- Understand relevant warehouse SOP’s and systems utilizing Warehouse, ERP, Payroll and Labour Management software.
- Analyze and communicate to Operations Management recommendations that improve efficiency and reduce process waste.
- Assist in training and motivating employees to increase operational effectiveness.
- Develop and implement shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to ensure an effective and efficient use of labour while maintain excellent internal customer service.
- Ensure that all reports for warehouse activity are prepared timely and effectively.
- Monitor and manage warehouse employees’ timesheets, schedules, and Time Off Requests in Dayforce.
- Advise Operations Management and People Development of any attendance/tardiness/performance issues with warehouse employees.
- Ensure compliance of Health and Food safety policies and practices.
- Provides general communication on relevant safety issues and concerns.
- A college/University diploma/degree in related logistics field or 3+ years experience in warehouse and distribution operations.
- Demonstrated leadership in communicating, organizing, and motivating goals and objectives to front line staff.
- Demonstrated record of providing excellence in customer service.
- Experience mapping, analyzing, and implementing operational process improvements through data and number trends.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel (level 2-intermediate), Word and PowerPoint.
- Familiar with all material handling equipment.
- Knowledge of all appropriate health and safety practices.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Analytical, problem-solving skills and financial management.
- Ability to manage competing priorities with positive outcomes.
- Results driven through overall team performance.
- Demonstrate a positive “Can-Do” attitude.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and well organized.
- Ability to readily adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional and committed.
Job Features
Job Category
Operations
This position is responsible for direct supervision of the warehouse employees to ensure the efficient, clean, and safe handling of products that meet quality and service standards. You will be respon...
- Process Customer orders via phone, fax, email, online ordering (internal systems)
- Investigate/resolve customer complaints
- Support key account management by effectively communicating with customers through all appropriate methods (verbal, listening, writing, presenting)
- Review product availability and inventory
- Complete daily allocations of customer orders
- Purchasing local commodities
- Communicate and work with buyers to meet customer product demand
- Monitor Daily Sales and Inventory
- Manage Daily/Weekly Pricing reports
- Update electronic flyers
- Manual pricing and code adjustments
- Review and manually update special pricing per order
- Communicate pricing, specials, and flyers
- Print and distribute daily pricing lists
- Other tasks as assigned
- Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated Customer Service experience and skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Professional and personable to represent our Gambles brand to our customers
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to complete daily tasks
- Experience in roles requiring high attention to detail skills
Job Features
Job Category
Sales
As an Inside Sales Representative, you will work alongside a close-knit team reporting to the Program Sales Manager. This individual will work primarily out of the Ontario Food Terminal location but w...
- Act as the main point of contact in all matters relating to customer concerns and needs.
- Manage and maintain annual budgets for both revenue and margin, for all key accounts.
- Build and strengthen relationships to achieve long term partnerships.
- Maintain accurate records and keep track of contract updates and renewals.
- Communicate all customer account details to the Program Sales department.
- Work with the Buying team to ensure program deliverables are met with respect to quality, specifications, and volume commitments.
- Review and follow up on customer fill rates and credits.
- Maintain and update customer pricing, as required.
- Review sales reports, budgets, and margins.
- Prepare strategic account plans and ensure KPIs are being met.
- Work closely with Buyers, Sales, and Marketing to identify opportunities to grow the business.
- Generate progress reports for customers and internal executives.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in account management or strategic sales.
- Experience in produce procurement, supply chain, or purchasing.
- Professional experience in sales & customer service.
- Prove ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
- Experience in the produce industry is considered an asset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional and personal demeanor with the ability to represent the Gambles brand effectively to customers.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to complete daily tasks.
- Experience in roles requiring high attention to detail.
Job Features
Job Category
Management, Operations
As the Key Accounts Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for high-profile customers across Canada, responsible for nurturing strong relationships and ensuring their needs are consistently...
- Manage and administer the transportation services for same day customers and same day transfers
- Coordinate overnight routing and load planning transportation services
- Work closely with Shipping, Receiving and Transportation staff to schedule and manage the efficient flow of product for cross dock and back haul freight movement
- Monitor transportation reports for GPS coordinates, telematics and driver behavior for all Gambles drivers and 3rd party providers
- Adhere to and improve all transportation SOPs and make recommendations of procedural guidelines for delivering product to customers or suppliers
- Assist in the administration of all Gambles and 3rd Party Driver KPI’s and policies
- Determine the most effective and economical routing in a fast-paced environment
- Manage drivers (agency and employee)
- Direct and oversee job assignments and plan long-range labor needs based on budgetary and throughput expectation
- High level of client satisfaction that is maintained and monitored with service providers
- Responsible and accountable for promoting Health and Safety and providing any programs, which will encourage and develop a good balance between safety, productivity, and the wellbeing of individuals
- Completion of any special projects or tasks as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor
- 2-5 years of transportation experience
- Previous Warehouse, produce and customer service experience an asset
- Basic computer skills & knowledge of Access, Excel, Word, and warehousing systems
- Must display strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Must display strong team building, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Work related experience in traffic and transportation is an asset
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Features
This position will support the Transportation Manager to ensure efficient dispatching and scheduling of delivery trucks and drivers for overnight and same day service. This individual will work primar...
- Research potential North American customer by utilizing various research and lead generation methods.
- Contact potential clients to arrange meetings and establish rapport.
- Develop quotes and proposals based on market research and product input costs.
- Prepare and present business proposals to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders and external customers.
- Assist both distribution services and direct imports desks, as dictated by business needs.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to prepare and deliver sales proposals to prospective clients.
- Achieve or exceed annual sales budgets by category and customer.
- Assist in product sourcing and manage select vendor import programs and relationships.
- Attend industry events, meetings, and conferences, as required.
- 3 – 5 years of sales and/or business development experience
- 3 years of produce knowledge and experience, or experience in food/perishable goods business or logistics management
- Knowledge of CFIA regulations, import restrictions and food safety is considered an asset
- Previous warehouse or operational experience is considered an asset
- Spanish language skills are considered an asset
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a fast-paced, 24/7 produce industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation, follow up and sales skills
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members across all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented and well organized
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Job Features
Job Category
Management, Operations
This position will identify new sales leads and pitch our products and services to new and existing customers. This individual will work primarily out of the Ontario Food Terminal location but will re...
- Act as the main point of contact relating to and addressing customer concerns and their needs
- Complete weekly pricing and update customer ordering channels
- Build and strengthen relationships to achieve long term partnerships
- Maintain accurate records and keep track of contract updates and renewals
- Communicate all customer account details to Program Sales department
- Review and follow up on Customer Fill Rates
- Maintain and update Customer Pricing
- Review Sales Reports, Budgets, and Margins
- Develop and prepare strategic Account Plans and ensure KPIs are being met
- Work closely with Buyers, Sales, and Marketing to identify opportunities to grow
- Generate progress reports for customers and internal executives
- Collaborate with Operations and Warehouse teams on product quality, inventory and customer orders to ensure accuracy
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Account Management
- Minimum of 2 years’ of Sales experience with retail and wholesale customers in Western Canada
- Professional experience in Sales & Customer Service
- Skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments
- Experience in the produce industry is considered an asset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Professional and personable to represent our Gambles brand to our customers
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to complete daily tasks
- Experience in roles requiring high attention to detail
Job Features
Job Category
Program Sales, Sales
This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily tasks involved with addressing customers’ needs and concerns and maintaining account activities. This individual will work out of the Gambl...