Dock Leadhead

We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table
The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes on 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, Winnipeg and a U.S. terminal in Elverson, PA. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continue to be a safety industry leader.
**Shift Hours**: Sunday - Thursday; 11:00pm - 7:30am
What Will You Do?
- Under the supervision of the Dock Foreman, the Lead-Hand monitors all operational systems at the dock terminal and ensures the proper supervision of loading and unloading of freight.
- Help assign dock personnel to sort product, load and unload freight. Schedule and arrange workforce requirements according to volumes. Validate any change of work schedule
- Responsible for prioritizing incoming and outgoing freight. Manage delivery schedules and product holding.
- Verify temperatures on all loads/reefers that are pulled from or to docking station.
- Ensure that HACCP regulations are complied with and completed. Follow-up on any required HACCP orders.
- Ensure shipping documents are completed.
- Ensure and verify all that Truck/LTL/Trailers respect weight limitations as per transport regulations and restrictions.
- Ensure that forklift checks are done at the beginning of the shift, reviews, and locks-out any equipment that is considered unsafe.
- Must rapport any issue regarding employee discipline to the Dock Management.
- Load or assist in loading appropriate freight onto delivery trucks or trailers and shrink wrap and block secure pallets when required. Ensure that appropriate bills are with skid.
- Complete a walk-thru with the Dock Foreman on the following shift.
- Participate in the training of new employees when required.
- All other duties as required.

Who Are We Looking For?
- Two (2) years of experience equivalent to the job description or in the transport/warehouse industry preferred.
- Experience in management of personnel, attention to detail and a team player.
- A positive attitude, dependable, on time for work, and respectful with clients or co-workers.
- Provide a high level of customer service at all times.
- Good understanding of safe work practices and ability to safely operate dock equipment.
- Ability to use a forklift (Sit-Down electric, Stand-up Reach) a plus.
- Knowledge of AS400
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Proficiency in French required

Your Cool Work Perks
Benefits available from day 1
We’re motivated by doing business with good people and hiring them too.
- Company paid health insurance plans (health, prescription, dental and vision)
- Company paid group life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Enjoy $1600 in massage therapy benefits
- TFSA and RRSP savings plans with company match contributions (available after 3 months)
- Profit-sharing opportunity
- Referral bonus program
- Safety shoe voucher
- Uniform and annual tool allowance for apprentice and mechanic technicians
- Corporate discounts with Josslin Insurance and Goodlife Fitness
- Educational assistance up to 50%, with specific training required by The Erb Group paid in full
- Career advancement opportunities
- Community and philanthropy opportunities
- Employee engagement events (Good Cheer Club, summer BBQs, prizes, food trucks, employee recognition programs)

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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