Dock Worker-Dispatcher

Job summary

The role involves a mix of dock work and dispatching, including loading and unloading freight, staging shipments, and managing documentation. You will also be responsible for maintaining warehouse safety and operating internal computer systems to track inventory and labels.

Job details

Company Description Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 65 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries. Job Description This is a 60% dock work and 40% dispatcher responsibility Unloads freight from inbound trailers and loads outbound trailers using the handheld scanner as well as staging overflow freight for pickup by linehaul drivers at night as required Distributes freight to local P&D Drivers Marks materials with identifying information Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed (on handheld device) Counts and weighs items to ensure conformance to the shipper's bill of lading Starts heaters, placards trailers as required Arrange freight in a specified sequence for maximum usage of trailer space Must take an active role in the safety and maintenance of the warehouse by sweeping the floor, properly storing dunnage, etc. Tuesday to Saturday work schedule Work hours Tuesday to Friday are: start at 9 AM, finish at 17:30, or when the outbound trailer loading is completed. Saturday Start time: 6 AM until 14:00 Computer knowledge - will be responsible for end-of-day labels and handling of drivers Other duties may be assigned Qualifications WHIMS/Dangerous Goods Certificate/ Forklift certification ( These items are covered with in-house training programs) Developed problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making and judgment skills Able to lift 50 lbs, sometimes repetitively Ability to multitask and manage various tasks successfully Ability to operate our internal computer systems and handheld scanning devices Dependable and able to work in a dock environment safely and efficiently while meeting timelines for departures Knowledge of the AS400 system would be an asset Willing to train the right applicant Have own personal transportation to and from work with a clean driving record Additional Information What do we offer you? Competitive wages Comprehensive Benefits Program Profit-Sharing Opportunities Fast-paced environments Rewarding Careers Opportunities for Growth and Advancement Ask about our Dock to Driver Program We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The role involves a mix of dock work and dispatching, including loading and unloading freight, staging shipments, and managing documentation. You will also be responsible for maintaining warehouse safety and operating internal computer systems to track inventory and labels.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and possess strong multitasking and problem-solving skills. While certifications like WHIMS and forklift operation are preferred, the company provides in-house training for the right applicant.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Dock to driver program

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Freight handling
• Dispatching
• Handheld scanner operation
• Warehouse maintenance
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Multitasking
• Computer systems operation
• Safety compliance
• AS400 system
• Forklift operation
• Bill Of Lading
• Inventory Staging
• Good Driving Record
• Lifting Ability
• Forklift Certification
• Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Packaging And Labeling
• Warehousing
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Dock Worker
• Dispatcher
• Telephone Switchboard Operators
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

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