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Dock Controller
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Join the Armour Team Today!
Position Overview:As a key member of our dock operations team, you will monitor and address safety concerns, read KPI screens, and itemize freight to support daily targets. You'll communicate effectively with Dock Supervisors and staff, assign work as needed, and ensure the right equipment is in place for loading and unloading operations. A core responsibility is ensuring all dedicated LTL delivery and straight trucks are loaded and ready ahead of the early morning cut-off. You will also support Reweigh & Cube goals, conduct Cross Dock Tours as directed, and participate in scheduled meetings and correspondence in a timely manner.
Location:Dartmouth, NS
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday | 6:00am - 3:00pm
Type: In-office
Responsibilities:
Join the Armour Team Today!
Position Overview:As a key member of our dock operations team, you will monitor and address safety concerns, read KPI screens, and itemize freight to support daily targets. You'll communicate effectively with Dock Supervisors and staff, assign work as needed, and ensure the right equipment is in place for loading and unloading operations. A core responsibility is ensuring all dedicated LTL delivery and straight trucks are loaded and ready ahead of the early morning cut-off. You will also support Reweigh & Cube goals, conduct Cross Dock Tours as directed, and participate in scheduled meetings and correspondence in a timely manner.
Location:Dartmouth, NS
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday | 6:00am - 3:00pm
Type: In-office
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to watch for/address any safety concerns
- Ensure KPI screens are read and itemize freight
- Effective communication with Dock Supervisors and Staff, and able to assign work
- Ensure proper equipment is utilized for outbound lanes, and facilitate units for loading/unloading
- Ensure all dedicated LTL deliver & straight trucks are loaded for early am cut-off time
- Ensure expectations are met to attain Reweigh & Cube goals
- Conduct formal Cross Dock Tours as directed
- Attend any planned meetings and respond to correspondence & voice mails within agreed timelines
- Additional duties as required
- A Willingness to Work!Dependability & a Good Attitude are key
- Reliable Transportation - MUST be living in the area and able to get to work
- Previous experience operating Forklift is an asset
- Ability to use scanners, paperwork where required
- Ability to work Safely in a fast-paced team environment
- Attend Training sessions as required, i.e. Dangerous Goods, Forklift
- Physically demanding, heavy lifting is a requirement
- Warehouse conditions: possible high noise levels, warm or cold environment (dependent on weather)
- Safety boots/shoes
- Clean criminal background
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Responsibilities
The Dock Controller monitors safety, tracks KPI screens, and coordinates the loading and unloading of LTL and straight trucks. They are responsible for assigning work to staff and ensuring operational targets for Reweigh and Cube goals are met.
Requirements
Candidates must have reliable transportation, a clean criminal background, and the physical ability to perform heavy lifting in various warehouse conditions. Previous experience with forklifts and scanners is considered an asset.
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Scanner Usage
- Freight Itemization
- KPI Monitoring
- LTL Delivery Coordination
- Safety Compliance
- Team Communication
- Work Assignment
- Heavy Lifting
- Dangerous Goods Handling
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Dock Operations
- KPI
- LTL
- Cross Dock
- Forklift
- Dangerous Goods
- Reweigh & Cube
- Truck Transportation
- Warehouse Management
- Safety Boots
- Freight
- Logistics