Shunter/Shift Coordinator

Gatik

  • Mississauga, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Who we areGatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.📍Location: Onsite at Mississauga, ON⏱️Shift Length: Typically 8 to 12 hours, depending on operational needs📅Schedule: Varies based on workload; some weekend work required📝 Reports to: Fleet Supervisor / Fleet Operations ManagerAbout the roleWe're looking for a reliable and organized Shift Coordinator to help manage daily yard operations at our customer site in Mississauga. You'll be responsible for moving trucks, keeping things running smoothly, and trucks are staged, loaded, and dispatched on time. You'll work closely with drivers, warehouse staff, and our dispatch team.This role is onsite in Mississauga, ON.What you'll do
  • Drive and move box trucks (Class 3-7) to and from dock doors and staging zones based on dispatch schedules and dock assignments.
  • Perform walkaround checks to ensure truck readiness and report any visible issues.
  • Use load tender emails and dock assignments to plan truck movement throughout the shift.
  • Coordinate closely with dispatch, drivers, and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient truck flow and coverage.
  • Enter truck activity, dock status, and load completion data into planning logs or internal tools.
  • Support planning for 20+ daily loads by organizing shift resources and staging.
  • Assist with shift handovers, noting key updates and any delays or exceptions.
  • Identify and communicate any issues affecting route readiness or loading timelines.
What we're looking for
  • Valid AZ or DZ license required
  • 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or yard coordination.
  • Comfortable driving box trucks in a busy yard (no shunt truck used)
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
  • Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Flexible availability for varying shift durations and occasional weekend coverage.
More about GatikFounded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile - with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.Visit us at for more company information and for more open roles.Notable News
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Taking care of our teamAt Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment's sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

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