Future Opportunities - Dock Worker Full-time Job

Future Opportunities for Dock Worker
Full-time/Part-time
Woodstock, ON

At Day & Ross we offer:

• A competitive starting wage
• Benefits & extended health care, including medical and dental
• A company matched pension plan

As a Dock Worker, you will be a valued member of the team by ensuring that customer requirements are being met, with a focus on protecting freight from damage. As well, you will be responsible for ensuring proper handling of inbound and outbound freight, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

How You’ll Help:

• Move and handle large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment
• Operate a forklift in congested areas
• Ensure compliance with TDG, WHMIS, company policies and/or procedures, and customer specific requirements
• Cleaning facility – indoors/outdoors
• Utilize proper handling techniques to ensure customer’s freight is protected from damage
• Ensure all inbound and outbound freight is accurately and efficiently received and shipped in accordance with company procedures.
• Organize and direct inbound and outbound freight to city and linehaul trailers
• Other duties as required

Your Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma of GED
• Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Self-motivated and possess a safety-first mindset
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Work efficiently with little to no supervision

The working environment will include physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machinery, and

operating a Forklift in a congested area.

 

Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks prior to employment. 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.