Freight Handler

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for transporting freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading, ensuring safety of freight being moved, and maintain freight records. As a Freight Handler, flexibility regarding shifts will be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment including but not limited to forklift, electric pallet jack and hand truck.
•    Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g., type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system.
•    Following all safety and loading protocols/policies/procedures utilizing appropriate tools and resources (e.g., straps, boards) plan and organize the loading sequence of freight and secure freight
•    Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
•    Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to eliminate risk (e.g., chemical spills, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
•    Complete assigned tasks by following all policies and procedures (e.g., yard check) 
•    Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed 
•    Perform general housekeeping indoors and outdoors (e.g., maintaining cleanliness of facility, trailers) 
•    Assist with mentoring of new hires (e.g., freight handlers)
•    Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
•    Perform other duties as required 
DISCLAIMER
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
•    High school diploma or GED equivalent
•    Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling, forklift operation and/or cross dock
•    Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift certificate within probationary period
•    Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights (e.g., lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force)
•    Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift  
•    Able to perform basic math, with or without a calculator 
•    Able to work alone or as a team member  
•    Able to follow instructions and complete required education (in person and computer) 
•    Strong problem-solving skills with strict attention to detail
•    Basic computer skills and ability/willingness to learn new applications, software, systems, and equipment as required
•    Good verbal, reading and written communication skills 
•    Bilingual (English/French), preferred; Quebec, required 
WORKING CONDITIONS
•    Hours may vary due to operational need 
•    Must be able to hear at a level which would allow recognition of safety devices such as horns, backup signals and machinery in the potentially congested work environment of a loading dock, trailer and the yard
•    Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
•    Frequent contact with service centre personnel; fast-paced; deadline oriented
 
Qualifications Requises: Transparence Salariale: Salaire: Détails Supplémentaires: Monday - Friday, 1900H - 0330H