POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for transporting freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading, ensuring safety of freight being moved, and maintain freight records. As a Freight Handler, flexibility regarding shifts will be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment including but not limited to forklift, electric pallet jack and hand truck.
Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g., type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
Following all safety and loading protocols/policies/procedures utilizing appropriate tools and resources (e.g., straps, boards) plan and organize the loading sequence of freight and secure freight
Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to eliminate risk (e.g., chemical spills, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
Complete assigned tasks by following all policies and procedures (e.g., yard check)
Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
Perform general housekeeping indoors and outdoors (e.g., maintaining cleanliness of facility, trailers)
Assist with mentoring of new hires (e.g., freight handlers)
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
DISCLAIMER
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling, forklift operation and/or cross dock
Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift certificate within probationary period
Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights (e.g., lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force)
Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift
Able to perform basic math, with or without a calculator
Able to work alone or as a team member
Able to follow instructions and complete required education (in person and computer)
Strong problem-solving skills with strict attention to detail
Basic computer skills and ability/willingness to learn new applications, software, systems, and equipment as required
Good verbal, reading and written communication skills
Bilingual (English/French), preferred; Quebec, required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Hours may vary due to operational need
Must be able to hear at a level which would allow recognition of safety devices such as horns, backup signals and machinery in the potentially congested work environment of a loading dock, trailer and the yard
Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
Frequent contact with service centre personnel; fast-paced; deadline oriented
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