Dock Controller

Job summary

Monitor dock safety, review KPI screens, itemize freight, and coordinate staff, equipment, and loading or unloading activities. Ensure dedicated LTL delivery and straight trucks meet the early-morning cutoff, support Reweigh and Cube goals, conduct cross-dock tours, and respond to meetings and correspondence on time.

Job details

Description Join the Armour Team Today! Position Overview:As a key member of our dock operations team, you will monitor and address safety concerns, read KPI screens, and itemize freight to support daily targets. You'll communicate effectively with Dock Supervisors and staff, assign work as needed, and ensure the right equipment is in place for loading and unloading operations. A core responsibility is ensuring all dedicated LTL delivery and straight trucks are loaded and ready ahead of the early morning cut-off. You will also support Reweigh & Cube goals, conduct Cross Dock Tours as directed, and participate in scheduled meetings and correspondence in a timely manner. Location:Dartmouth, NS Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday | 6:00am - 3:00pm Type: In-office Responsibilities: Responsible to watch for/address any safety concerns Ensure KPI screens are read and itemize freight Effective communication with Dock Supervisors and Staff, and able to assign work Ensure proper equipment is utilized for outbound lanes, and facilitate units for loading/unloading Ensure all dedicated LTL deliver & straight trucks are loaded for early am cut-off time Ensure expectations are met to attain Reweigh & Cube goals Conduct formal Cross Dock Tours as directed Attend any planned meetings and respond to correspondence & voice mails within agreed timelines Additional duties as required What we need from you: A Willingness to Work!Dependability & a Good Attitude are key Reliable Transportation - MUST be living in the area and able to get to work Previous experience operating Forklift is an asset Ability to use scanners, paperwork where required Ability to work Safely in a fast-paced team environment Attend Training sessions as required, i.e. Dangerous Goods, Forklift Physically demanding, heavy lifting is a requirement Warehouse conditions: possible high noise levels, warm or cold environment (dependent on weather) Safety boots/shoes Clean criminal background

What you’ll do

Monitor dock safety, review KPI screens, itemize freight, and coordinate staff, equipment, and loading or unloading activities. Ensure dedicated LTL delivery and straight trucks meet the early-morning cutoff, support Reweigh and Cube goals, conduct cross-dock tours, and respond to meetings and correspondence on time.

Requirements

Candidates need dependability, a positive attitude, reliable transportation to the Dartmouth worksite, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced team environment. Forklift experience is an asset; candidates must be able to use scanners and paperwork, attend required training, and perform heavy lifting in variable warehouse conditions.

Listed skills

• Safety awareness · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Safety Awareness
• KPI Monitoring
• Freight Itemization
• Communication
• Work Assignment
• Loading And Unloading Coordination
• Forklift Operation
• Scanner Use
• Paperwork Handling
• Teamwork
• Reweigh And Cube Goals
• Cross-Dock Tours
• Time Management
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership

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