Dock Worker/forklift Operator - Dartmouth, Canada - Day & Ross

Day & Ross

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Day & Ross, you'll go far.
Day & Ross is one of Canada's largest transportation companies, serving top brands across North America.

We got our start hauling potatoes in 1950, and now we have a team of more than 8,000 employees, drivers and owner operators.

We believe our people are our greatest strength - and we treat them like family.

For over a decade, we've been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and we have been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation every year since 2018.

Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

About the Role
Dock Worker
Full-Time
Dartmouth, NS

Shift: 2:00am-10:30am

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
Selfmotivated and possess a safetyfirst 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.
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As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: