Day & Ross
- Charlottetown
- Based on experience per hour
- Posted: July 24, 2020
- 37.5 hours per week
- Starts: As soon as possible
- Seasonal
- Expires: August 20, 2020
- 1 Vacancy
- 161811
Job Description:
At Day & Ross, you’ll go far.
From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has become one of the largest transportation companies in Canada. With more than 8,000 employees, drivers, and owner operators, we’re a major player in cross-border and LTL/TL transportation, offering a diverse portfolio of transport and logistics solutions across North America.
For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we were named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation in 2018 and 2019. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.
About the Role
Dock Worker Assistant
Part-time
Charlottetown, PEI
How You’ll Help
· As a dock worker assistant, you are responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound freight. The successful candidate must ensure they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on protecting the customer’s freight from damage through proper handling techniques.
Your Skills & Experience:
· Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs)
· Operating a Forklift in congested areas
· Creating and Arriving APPT/Storage manifests
· P&D manifesting
· Supporting dock supervisors
· Filtering E-mails
· Locating misplaced freight/OS&D
· Planning for next day’s work
· Other tasks as needed by dock supervisors
· Minimum Grade 12; post-secondary education in office administration an asset
· 1-3 years administration/customer service experience
· Experience with AS400 and/or in the transportation industry a strong asset
· Forklift Certification
· Previous cross dock and/or warehouse experience is an asset
· Strong computer skills, especially MS Word, Excel and Outlook. AS400 experience a strong asset
· Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
· Organized and able to multitask and prioritize
· Safety-minded
· English. French not required but an asset
Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks prior to employment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.