Forklift Operator

Job title: Dock Loader

Job Location: Montreal

Position Type: Onsite

Shift Hours : Monday to Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm

We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table

The Erb Group of Companies 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 60 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.

What Will You Do?

• Fully understand Erb Transport’s handling of freight on the Montreal dock. Understand duties of both Dock Loaders and Dock Receivers.
• Load straight-trucks as well as trailers destined for specific locations, while avoiding damages by ensuring equipment is set at correct temperatures.
• Judging freight volumes for trailers, cubing, re weighing and additional reporting as needed.
• Set up dock floor and line up freight so that orders can be found efficiently and accurately.
• Read and cross-reference freight bills to match with actual products according to manifests. Ensure trucks are loaded according to legal weights and space allotted for the product.
• Operate pallet-jack and forklift in a safe manner. Inform appropriate personnel of any equipment requiring repairs and/or follow-up.
• All other duties as required.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Minimum of 1 years of forklift experience.
• Knowledge of Erb’s systems and operations is an asset.
• Ability to work in a cold, refrigerated environment for up to 8 hours is necessary.
• Must be able to list up to 60lbs.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Positive communication skills as it pertains to interacting with dock staff, operations, and drivers.
• Safety-conscious mind-set.
• Overtime may be required from time to time

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 and optional life insurance
• Company paid accident and serious illness benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• 20 massages per calendar year
• TFSA, RRSP & RESP savings plans with company match contributions
• 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)
• The Erb Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continues to be a safety industry leader._