Dock Loader

We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes on the timely, protected distribution of temperature-controlled perishable goods across Canada and the U.S. The Erb Group is a family-owned business and has been in the industry for over 65 years. Its head office is based in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals in Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montreal, Trenton, and Winnipeg. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continue to be a safety industry leader. Shift: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday (and as needed for vacation fill in) Shift: 12noon-8:30pm Compensation: $24.02/hr + Shift Premium SUMMARY To ensure dedicated trucks are loaded, unloaded, and processed accurately, according to weight requirements, availability of space, and variety of freight. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Fully understand Erb Transport’s handling of freight on the dock. Understand duties of both Dock Loaders and Dock Receivers. Load straight-trucks as well as trailers destined for specific locations, while avoiding damages by ensuring equipment is set at correct temperatures. Judging freight volumes for trailers, cubing, re weighing and additional reporting as needed. Set up dock floor and line up freight so that orders can be found efficiently and accurately. Read and cross-reference freight bills to match with actual products according to manifests. Ensure trucks are loaded according to legal weights and space allotted for the product. Operate pallet-jack and forklift in a safe manner. Inform appropriate personnel of any equipment requiring repairs and/or follow-up. All other duties as required. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 2 years of forklift experience. Knowledge of Erb’s systems and operations is an asset. Ability to work in a cold, refrigerated environment for up to 8 hours is necessary. Must be able to list up to 70lbs. Team player with a positive attitude. Positive communication skills as it pertains to interacting with dock staff, operations, and drivers. Safety-conscious mind-set. WORKING CONDITIONS Hourly position. Employees will work in a refrigerated dock and, at times, in a freezer. How To Make Your Next Cool Move – Apply online today! Having trouble completing the application? Contact us 1-800-461-5299 or Recruiting@erbgroup.com Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet almost every qualification. At The Erb Group, we’re committed to continually improving our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and value driven workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experiences don’t align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You could just be the right candidate for this role or others! The Erb Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact recruiting@erbgroup.com or call 1-800-461-5299. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Dock Loader is responsible for accurately loading and unloading freight while ensuring proper temperature control and weight compliance. They must also organize the dock floor and maintain efficient freight flow according to manifests.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of forklift experience and the ability to lift up to 70lbs. The role requires working in cold, refrigerated, and freezer environments for up to 8 hours.

• TeamworkPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Pallet-jack operation
• Freight handling
• Loading and unloading
• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Weight calculation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Refrigerated environment handling
• Pallet Jacks
• Positivity
• Forklift Truck
• Operations
• Refrigerated Trucking

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Dock Loader
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week