Dock Worker/forklift Operator

4 days ago

Nanaimo, Canada Day & Ross Full time

**You belong at Day & Ross.**

Dock Worker
Full-time
Nanaimo, BC

**Hours: Midnight - 8am Monday to Friday**

At Day & Ross, our dock team is an important part of our business. As a Dock Worker, you’ll help us handle inbound and outbound customer freight and protect it from damage. You'll also help us keep a safe and clean work environment on the dock.

**How You’ll Help**:

- Handle big and bulky freight on the dock, both on and off a forklift.
- Follow TDG, WHMIS, and company policies, as well as any customer requirements.
- Pay attention to the details. Receive and ship freight accurately and efficiently.
- Other duties as required.

**Your Skills & Experience**:

- High school diploma or GED
- Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
- Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision

**Perks & Benefits**:

- A company-matched pension plan
- Benefits and extended health care, including medical and dental
- Career growth opportunities
- Safety-focused workplace

This role includes physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machines, and operating a forklift in a busy area.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

**About Day & Ross**

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.
- As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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