Loading Dock Operator

Job summary

The Loading Dock Operator manages the loading dock bay, oversees courier and contractor access, and ensures the efficient movement of trucks and deliveries. They are also responsible for scheduling equipment maintenance, coordinating service elevators, and maintaining safety and security standards.

Job details

Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others. ***This position is for a Loading Dock Operator in Toronto, Ontario*** About this role As a Loading Dock Operator at 700 University Ave, Toronto, the position involves overseeing access for couriers and contractors, managing the loading dock bay, scheduling preventive maintenance, and maintaining a secure and organized environment. The Loading Dock Operator is responsible for logistics, safety adherence, and facilitating the smooth movement of trucks and deliveries. Additionally, they coordinate service elevators, assist in waste removal program monitoring, and contribute to maintaining a high standard of service in shipping/receiving operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee access for couriers and contractors to various floors. Manage the entire loading dock bay to ensure efficiency and safety. Schedule preventive maintenance for equipment in the loading dock. Logistically ensure free movement of trucks and deliveries around the loading dock. Ensure adherence to safety measures by all visitors. Direct contractors delivering and collecting goods to and from tenant(s). Maintain the Shipping/Receiving office and the Loading Dock area. Provide written reports to the Operations Manager. Keep up-to-date logs of activities. Assist in monitoring the waste removal program and ordering garbage containers as needed. Coordinate service elevators. What you’ll bring 1 to 2 years of related work experience. Trained in proper materials handling for day-to-day shipping and receiving operations. Experience in the safe operation of electric and manual pallet trucks. Experience in the safe delivery and handling of WHMIS-related products. WHMIS/First Aid Training. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Organized and detail oriented. Able to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines. Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information: Area/Location Specific: Toronto, ON Approximate Salary Range for Role: $54, 029 - $58,000 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. #LI-KR1 #LI-Onsite What we offer: Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact. Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs. Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being. Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].

What you’ll do

The Loading Dock Operator manages the loading dock bay, oversees courier and contractor access, and ensures the efficient movement of trucks and deliveries. They are also responsible for scheduling equipment maintenance, coordinating service elevators, and maintaining safety and security standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of related experience and training in materials handling and WHMIS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to operate electric and manual pallet trucks are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Flexible benefits • Training and development programs • Employee resource groups

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Materials handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Materials handling
• Shipping and receiving
• Pallet truck operation
• WHMIS
• First aid
• Microsoft Office
• Logistics
• Safety compliance
• Preventive maintenance
• Communication
• Organization
• Time management
• Waste Removal
• Commercial Real Estate
• Shipping And Receiving
• First Aid
• Artificial Intelligence
• Training And Development
• Innovation
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Palletizing
• Scheduling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Dock Operator
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General