Freight Handler

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

Preferred Qualifications: Shift: Monday- Friday, 19:00-03:30

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