Dock Staff Associate (Forklift Operator)

Job Title: Dock Staff Associate Location: Mississauga, Ontario Shift Time: 8:00am to 4:30pm Terms: Permanent Full-Time Salary: $22.50 Existing Vacancy: Yes Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor / Fulfillment Services Manager About Us: North American Freight Forwarding is a Canadian based company specializing in logistics services with specific strength in warehousing and distribution, LTL consolidations, expedites, full truckloads and specialized equipment service to and from Canada, United States and Mexico. As a professional international freight forwarder, we provide overseas import and export ocean and air freight services all over the world. We seek out driven, talented individuals to join our team to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. We offer a rewarding career and brand that our employees are proud to represent. Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide support to our warehouse operations through collecting, loading, shipping, and receiving warehouse products using Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Participate in all aspects of warehouse related functions. Duties & Responsibilities: * Support company Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) by proactively contributing to initiatives that drive strategic goals and organizational success * Live our company core values and support a well-organized, respectful, and service-focused work environment * Pick & stage outbound orders * Load and unload trucks and containers * Handling / sorting cartons identifying confirm sku’s * Sort inbound product and match against packing slip to ensure accuracy * Use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory * Cycle counts * Relocating of product within the warehouse * Communicating with office on inventory questions * Filing of paperwork * Ensuring warehouse is clean * Daily equipment checks and maintenance * Ensure product / packages incoming or outgoing match designated paperwork. Report any discrepancies. * Report any damage to incoming products and ensure photos are taken Mindset & Personality: * Safety Conscious * Works well under pressure * Adaptable Professional & Educational Background: * 2+ years’ experience operating Forklifts * Warehouse experience, preferably in a 3PL setting * Valid Forklift License Skills & Ability: * Mathematical Aptitude * Attention to detail * Organized * Time Management Effort & Working Conditions: * Must be physically able to stand and walk around dock/warehouse for long period of time and be able to bend, twist, climb and move about in small spaces, and be able to lift up to 50lbs and reach for objects. * May include occasional weekend work, shift work, in a highly targeted fast paced environment. Why Join Us? North American Freight Group is a company that truly values its employees. The company fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, where management encourages growth through mentorship and career development opportunities. Joining North American Freight Group means becoming part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, long-term plans based on our value proposal. Our turnover ratio is actual proof of our ethics and work environment. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any particular accessibility needs and the organization will collaborate with the employee to address them. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used during the hiring process.

The Dock Staff Associate is responsible for supporting warehouse operations by collecting, loading, shipping, and receiving products using material handling equipment. They must also maintain inventory accuracy through RF scanning, cycle counts, and proper documentation of all incoming and outgoing shipments.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience operating forklifts and possess a valid forklift license. The role requires physical stamina to lift up to 50lbs and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Forklift operationPreferred
• Warehouse operationsPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Time managementPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Forklift Operation
• Warehouse Operations
• Material Handling Equipment
• RF Scanning
• Inventory Management
• Loading And Unloading
• Order Picking
• Cycle Counting
• Mathematical Aptitude
• Attention To Detail
• Time Management
• Safety Conscious
• Communication
• Shipping And Receiving
• Lifting Ability
• Forklift Certification
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Shift Work
• Third-Party Logistics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Equipment Service Management And Rental
• Freight Forwarding
• Warehousing
• Innovation
• Air And Ocean Freight Forwarding
• Mathematics
• Mentorship
• Sorting
• Filing
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Trades
• Administrative
• Forklift Operator
• Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
• Lifting Truck Operators
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week