Dock Associate

**_Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd (VP)_**_ _**_located in St. Marys, Ontario, a 25 min drive from north London, is the largest Veterinary Owned Distributor in Ontario. Our primary purpose is to ensure that Veterinarians have the supplies they need to provide healthcare to our furry friends. Be a part of the Supply Chain Industry and join our team. We are currently looking for like minded individuals to join our operations team in a Permanent Full-Time Role._

**DOCK ASSOCIATE (Permanent Full-Time)**

Under the general direction of the Shipping Coordinator, this role is responsible for performing various duties associated with the proper picking, verifying, packing, and shipping of orders. Our core values of Service, Care, Community, Respect, and Integrity is how we ensure our customers receive quality orders on time. Being part of the team, we all play a vital role in helping to maintain a clean, well-ordered, and safe working environment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Check the trailer wheel chocks to ensure they are in use as required
- Prepare the trailer signing log for the drivers and mount on the outside clipboard
- Prepare a Bill of Lading for each trailer and place in the dangerous goods envelopes
- Coordinate trailer loading personnel with the Warehouse Supervisor
- Start the reefers if necessary - notify Logistics Supervisor of any alarm
- Connect the roller extension pieces to the main conveyor and pull the extensions into the trailers
- Load the freight in either the trailers or pre-sorted pallets, as per the truck loading/dock policy
- Place the correct depot labels on each of the sorted skids, when necessary
- Clear any conveyor jam and restart if it stops
- Ensure COS skid is wrapped and loaded after the driver scans or signs the shipping label
- Close the trailer door containing the COS pieces and witness the driver attaching the seal
- Operation of the dock plates
- Report all issues to the Shipping Coordinator
- Training as required for Forklift and Electric Pallet Trucks
- Pick, pack, and check orders as needed
- Other duties and projects as assigned

**Note**: This position requires employees to walk/stand for the entirety of their shift, and lift up to 50lbs, as needed.

**Health & Safety**:

- Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Conducts self with regard for the safety of employees; is aware of safety and evacuation procedures
- Report any health & safety violations or hazards to a Supervisor, Coordinator, or Manager

**Good Manufacturing Practices**:

- Follow and understand all relevant Standard Operating Procedures with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

**Skills and Knowledge Required**:

- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous work using an RF scanner (preferred)
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team

**Schedule**:
**Why Choose VP?**
- Helping to serve animal health in our community
- Growing company
- 100% Employer-Paid Health and Dental premiums
- RRSP Top-Up Program
- Pension Plan
- Bonus
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Proud to Support the Local St. Marys Community
- _As part of our selection process, successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal background check._

**How to Apply**:
Application Deadline**:March 14th, 2025, at 5:00 PM.**

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged. No phone calls please.