Company Description Kuthala Group is a privately held company with diversified operations across transportation, equipment, storage, fleet solutions, capital, parts, and real estate. Through Kuthala Transport, the group provides a wide range of trucking services including expedited, cross-border, intermodal, temperature-controlled, and supply chain management solutions across North America. Kuthala Equipment Sales and Leasing offer extensive inventories of used equipment and flexible rental options to support varied business needs. Kuthala Storage provides substantial warehousing and outdoor storage capacity, while Kuthala Fleet Solutions, Kuthala Parts, and Kuthala Capital deliver supportive services such as fleet financing, repairs, and parts availability. The company also actively invests in real estate and invites partners to participate in ongoing investment opportunities.
Role Description The Operations Support (Transport Assistant) role is a full-time, on-site position based in Georgetown, ON. The role involves supporting daily transport operations, including coordinating truck dispatches, assisting with route planning, and ensuring documentation and compliance are accurately maintained. The Transport Assistant will help monitor shipment status, communicate with drivers, terminals, and customers, and update internal systems with load and delivery information. Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing basic reports, supporting scheduling of equipment and storage, and assisting with resolving operational issues in a timely manner. The role works closely with operations management and other internal teams to promote efficient, safe, and reliable transport services.
Qualifications
- Operational coordination skills, including scheduling, dispatch support, and basic logistics planning.
- Strong administrative capabilities, such as documentation management, data entry, and record keeping.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with drivers, internal teams, and customers in a professional manner.
- Basic problem-solving abilities to address operational issues and escalate matters when needed.
- Comfort using computers and transport-related software; proficiency with common office applications (e.g., email, spreadsheets).
- Knowledge of or interest in trucking, transportation, or logistics operations is an asset.
- Ability to work on-site full time in Georgetown, ON, with reliability and punctuality.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in logistics, business, or a related field is an advantage.
