TTO Dock Leadhand

Dock Leadhand – Toronto, ON Terminal

Shift: Monday to Friday; 5:00am - 1:30pm

• Participate as an active team member by assisting in the movement of freight on the dock.
• Train and develop dockworkers.
• Create a cooperative work setting with all external and internal customers to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Assist the foreman in the setup and organization of the shift.
• Supervise unloading and loading of trailers/trucks in order to maintain efficiencies and ensure proper freight handling.
• Assist in solving freight problems as they arise.
• Monitor dock for efficiency and cleanliness.
• Process paperwork in accordance with company standards and in a timely manner.
• Manage inventory of tools and supplies to reduce risk, loss, and damage.
• Practice safe work procedures and ensure the team practices safe work.
• Assist as needed in other dock functions that support operations goals and objectives.

• Experience working in a large commercial/industrial facility leading a team.
• Minimum of one year experience in general freight operations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and manage critical and unplanned requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster and build working relationships with business unit leaders, vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Competent ability and capacity to get the job done through a hands‑on approach.
• Experience using all Microsoft Office programs.
• Working knowledge of WHMIS and the Health & Safety Act.
• Prior experience and certification in using a forklift.

• Bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time.
• Operate power and manual tools on a regular daily basis.
• Operate forklifts in a sitting position, walkie‑talkie, and power jacks in a standing position from time to time.
• Balance with hand and foot coordination with ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
• Work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.
• Wear PPE at all times.
• Use a computer regularly.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive group health benefits.
• Company matched pension plan.
• Profit share program.

Gardewine is an equal opportunity employer.