About the role
For 50 years, Upwardor Inc has been manufacturing outstanding products and exceptional service for commercial and residential garage door applications across Canada and abroad. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment. We are currently hiring a Dock Floor Leader to join our team.
The Dock Floor Leader oversees the day-to-day dock and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient coordination of shipping, receiving, and material handling activities. This role serves as the key link between dock staff, suppliers, and internal departments to maintain productivity, accuracy, and safety across all dock functions. The position reports directly to the Warehouse Excellence Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily dock operations, ensuring timely and accurate shipping, receiving, and material handling activities.
- Lead and support dock employees in loading, unloading, and organizing shipments according to schedule and safety standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline operations, resolve delays, and ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, shipments, and deliveries using internal systems and logs.
- Monitor transportation and handling costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Conduct regular dock inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
- Support the Warehouse Manager in coordinating resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in door industry is required.
- Prior experience in a leadership or lead hand capacity preferred.
- Strong understanding or shipping, receiving, and transportation coordination.
- Ability to operate forklifts and related warehouse equipment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with variable conditions.
We’re rooting for you! We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply. However, only those candidates selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted.
Here at Upwardor, we are a diverse team that nurtures an inclusive environment. We attribute our growth significantly to our ability to learn from one another’s perspectives. Upwardor values the unique skills and experiences of each of our candidates; recognizing that each prospective team member contributes to our efforts in building a diverse and inclusive place to work. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodations upon request at all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any disability-related accommodation to support your participation in our recruitment process, please notify our Human resources team by e-mailing HR@Upwardor.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
About Upwardor
Customers and dealers across Canada have relied on Upwardor for over forty years to provide outstanding products, exceptional service and dependable repairs for commercial and residential garage door applications.
We specialize in the manufacturing of a full range of commercial and residential sectional garage doors and door operating systems. From its inception, our company has been dedicated to research and development, which spearheaded the introduction of a variety of technologically-advanced doors and door operating systems.
The Highest Quality Products at the Best Possible Price.
At Upwardor, we are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do. That's why we only feature the highest quality products at the best possible price; that's why we put so much emphasis on offering such reliable service and repairs.
About the role
For 50 years, Upwardor Inc has been manufacturing outstanding products and exceptional service for commercial and residential garage door applications across Canada and abroad. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment. We are currently hiring a Dock Floor Leader to join our team.
The Dock Floor Leader oversees the day-to-day dock and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient coordination of shipping, receiving, and material handling activities. This role serves as the key link between dock staff, suppliers, and internal departments to maintain productivity, accuracy, and safety across all dock functions. The position reports directly to the Warehouse Excellence Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily dock operations, ensuring timely and accurate shipping, receiving, and material handling activities.
- Lead and support dock employees in loading, unloading, and organizing shipments according to schedule and safety standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline operations, resolve delays, and ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, shipments, and deliveries using internal systems and logs.
- Monitor transportation and handling costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Conduct regular dock inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
- Support the Warehouse Manager in coordinating resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in door industry is required.
- Prior experience in a leadership or lead hand capacity preferred.
- Strong understanding or shipping, receiving, and transportation coordination.
- Ability to operate forklifts and related warehouse equipment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with variable conditions.
We’re rooting for you! We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply. However, only those candidates selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted.
Here at Upwardor, we are a diverse team that nurtures an inclusive environment. We attribute our growth significantly to our ability to learn from one another’s perspectives. Upwardor values the unique skills and experiences of each of our candidates; recognizing that each prospective team member contributes to our efforts in building a diverse and inclusive place to work. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodations upon request at all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any disability-related accommodation to support your participation in our recruitment process, please notify our Human resources team by e-mailing HR@Upwardor.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
About Upwardor
Customers and dealers across Canada have relied on Upwardor for over forty years to provide outstanding products, exceptional service and dependable repairs for commercial and residential garage door applications.
We specialize in the manufacturing of a full range of commercial and residential sectional garage doors and door operating systems. From its inception, our company has been dedicated to research and development, which spearheaded the introduction of a variety of technologically-advanced doors and door operating systems.
The Highest Quality Products at the Best Possible Price.
At Upwardor, we are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do. That's why we only feature the highest quality products at the best possible price; that's why we put so much emphasis on offering such reliable service and repairs.