Why We’re More Than Trailers
For 45 years, Southland Trailers has been building more than trailers — we’ve been building a company where people come first. Today, we’re one of Canada’s largest trailer manufacturers with 560+ team members and a simple operating philosophy: people first, processes second, products third.
We believe in hard work, open communication, a positive attitude, continuous improvement, and leading with humility and respect. Using LEAN manufacturing and modern technology, we design and build high-quality trailers while constantly finding better ways to work.
At Southland, you’ll find a collaborative, hands-on environment where ideas are welcomed, initiative is valued, and your work makes a real impact.
If you’re driven, curious, and want to grow with a company that’s going places — you’ll fit right in.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in logistics, shipping, yard coordination, production, transportation, or a similar fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to catch incorrect VINs/serial numbers, ship dates, trailer types, stacking requests, and missing information before they create delays.
- Comfortable using systems to review order details, trailer information, ship dates, load details, and yard-facing data; experience with Intuitive or another ERP/logistics system is an asset.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Outlook for tracking, reporting, communication, updates, and escalations.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to keep Logistics, Yard, Production, and carriers aligned.
- Strong sense of urgency, follow-through, and problem-solving when information is incorrect, incomplete, or causing delays.
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and focused when priorities shift, loads change, carriers reschedule, or the yard is under pressure.
- Confidence to challenge inaccurate information, stop incomplete load details from moving forward, and escalate concerns when needed.
- Knowledge of trailer types, product differences, yard flow, shipping processes, or load planning is an asset.
- A team-focused mindset and willingness to support smooth daily operations across departments.
What You’ll Do:
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to catch errors before they create operational issues.
- Experience working with logistics, shipping, yard coordination, production, or transportation information.
- Confidence using systems to review order, trailer, ship date, and load details.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear updates, corrections, and escalations.
- The ability to stay organized when priorities shift, loads change, carriers reschedule, or drivers are waiting.
- A strong sense of urgency when incorrect or missing information could delay the yard.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify patterns in recurring errors.
- Strong follow-through and the ability to track issues until they are corrected.
- The confidence to challenge inaccurate information and escalate concerns when needed.
- A team-focused mindset and the ability to work well with Logistics, Yard, and carrier contacts.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Southland Trailers, we build big things — and we back the people who build them.
- Strong Pay with regular performance reviews — because effort should be rewarded
- Real Growth — training, development, and advancement opportunities that actually lead somewhere
- Compressed Workweek — for better work life balance
- A Culture That Has Fun — Social Club events like wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and more
- Benefits That Matter — comprehensive coverage for you and your family
- RRSP Matching — future you will thank you
- Hot Food On Site — fresh breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our in-house cafeterias
- Stable, Growing Company — 45+ years in business and still expanding
- Certified Living Wage Employer and named one of HRDC’s Best Places to Work (2024 & 2025)
How to Apply
Think you’ve got what it takes? Send us your resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By applying, you consent to Southland Trailers contacting you via the phone number and email address provided. Southland Trailers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
