Dock Loader

The Erb Group•North Bay, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers, specializing in 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. The company has been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer, and continues to be a safety industry leader. The Dock Loader assists in unloading freight, sorting product, counting, and compiling skids for the Terminal.

Requirements

English verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to count freight required
Required to be a minimum of 18 years old to work a night shift (past 11:00pm)
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
Positive and team-oriented attitude
Ability to work independently
Proven positive work ethic
Ability to tolerate working within a cold refrigerated environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience handling food and refrigerated products preferred

Responsibilities

Understand Erb’s sorting and handling of freight (fresh and frozen), the company Load/Stop system
Maintain correct lifting procedures
Move product via hand jack safely
Count and sort mixed freight
Complete shrink wrapping of product going to other locations
Ensure appropriate bills are with the skid and photocopy bills as required
Record shortages of product on bills and driver’s sheet
Photocopy any necessary bills for O.S.D Department
Ensure dock equipment is safe and in working order
Responsible to follow all company safety policies and procedures
Complete any necessary clean up and/or sweeping, garbage etc.
Understand all company health & safety policies and procedures
All other duties as required