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Available Shifts: Monday to Friday 11:00pm -7:30am

The Dock Worker role is critical to customer service and key to ensuring that customer requirements are being met. The Dock Worker / Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound freight.  The Dock Worker ensures they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on protecting the customer’s freight from damage through proper handling techniques. Key skills to this position are time management, organization and the ability to work autonomously.

How You’ll Help: 

• Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs)
• Operating a Forklift in congested areas
• Ensuring compliance with TDG, WHMIS, Company policies and/or procedures and customer specific requirements
• Utilizing proper handling techniques to ensure the customer’s freight is protected from damage 
• Other related duties as may be required.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound Freight is accurately and efficiently received and shipped daily in accordance with company procedures.
• Organize and direct inbound and outbound freight to city and line haul trailers
• Assisting with administrative duties related to shipments.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certified
• Trained in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• WHMIS certified
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial 
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Self-motivated and results focused
  • Safety-minded
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
• English, other languages an asset
• Able to work with little supervision

Perks & Benefits:

• A company-matched pension plan
• Benefits and extended health care, including medical and dental
• Career growth opportunities
• Safety-focused workplace

This role includes physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machines, and operating a forklift in a busy area.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.