Dock Worker/forklift Operator - Belleville, Canada - Eassons Transportation Group

Eassons Transportation Group
Eassons Transportation Group
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Belleville, Canada

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Eassons Transportation Group, family owned and operated Since 1945, is headquartered in Kentville NS, with terminals in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

Eassons Transportation Group proudly operates approximately 350 trucks between company assets and owner operators and employs over 500 employee partners.

Eassons Transportation Group provides dry and temperature-controlled TL/LTL services across Canada and the United States.

We are growing at our
Belleville Terminal. An exciting opportunity exists for a
Permanent Full-time position for a Dock Worker/Forklift Operator at our Choice Reefer Systems division in Belleville, Ontario

A key member of the team, the Dock Worker will safely and efficiently load and unload freight.

Reporting directly to the Dock Manager, the Dock Worker will be instrumental in providing hands on support to ensure product is handled with care to meet our customer requirements.


CORE DUTIES:


  • Follow company procedures/policies for properly and safely loading and unloading freight
  • Safely operate a forklift to load and unload freight
  • Count and inspect condition of freight
  • Ensure proper weight distribution and load configuration of trailers when loading
  • Review freight documents for accuracy
  • Participate in training programs
  • Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Relevant postsecondary education or a combination of related education and experience is required
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder and horizontally
  • Minimum of 2 years forklift experience
  • Ability to work in freezer temperatures
Effective communication in English, both oral and written


COMPETENCIES:


  • Detailed oriented and conscientious when handling paperwork
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with others
  • Demonstrate commitment, focus and drive
  • Plan and organize work
  • Patient and enjoys repetitive work

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre
- employment drug test and criminal record check


COMPENSATION
Eassons Transport Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$21.00-$22.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:


  • Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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