Freight Handler

• 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.

• 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