Description

Shipper & Receiver - MTG

Location - 1870 Kelly Douglas Road, Kamloops BC  

Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group (MTG) is seeking a motivated and experienced OTR Shipper & Receiver to support the movement of OTR mining tires, retreads, repairs, and related products throughout Western Canada. This is a hands-on logistics and yard operations role requiring a self-starter who can independently manage shipping activities, coordinate freight movement, maintain accurate inventory records, and oversee the day-to-day organization of a busy shipping yard. This position works closely with mining operations, transportation partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time.

Key Highlights of this role 

• Play a critical role in supporting Kal Tire's mining customers by coordinating the movement of OTR tires, retreads, repairs, and mining-related products.
• Take ownership of shipping yard operations, inventory control, trailer management, and freight coordination.
• Work independently in an environment where initiative, planning, and problem-solving are highly valued.
• Enhance work ethic and teamwork skills while contributing to a safe and efficient workplace.

Why Kal Tire? 

• A proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach, our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.  
• This position pays the starting wage of $28.00-32.00 per hour, we offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan).
• A safety-focused and supportive team culture, and clear opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• A perks program that offers employee discounts on tires, services and more. 

Responsibilities 

• Load, unload, inspect, and accurately receive OTR tires, retreads, repairs, and related products.
• Prepare products for shipment, including palletizing, labeling, documentation, and load verification.
• Complete and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including packing slips, waybills, bills of lading, and trip sheets.
• Conduct inventory counts and communicate discrepancies to management.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate transportation carriers and work closely with Kal Transport and third-party freight providers.

Qualifications 

• Valid driver’s license
• Prioritize safety, including wearing required PPE and following all safety procedures.
• Excel in a physically demanding environment, including lifting and movement throughout the shift with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum 2 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or yard operations experience.
• Previous experience in OTR tires, mining operations, heavy industrial environments, transportation, or heavy equipment industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter, take initiative, prioritize work, and manage multiple competing demands.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience with inventory control, shipping documentation, and freight coordination.
• Working knowledge of transportation regulations and logistics operations is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.