Freight Handler

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

Preferred Qualifications: 1200H - 2030H

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