Closed listing
Dock Worker - Weekends
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Part-time
This opening has closed.
The original listing is kept below for reference.
Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Similar jobs hiring now
Search current openingsOriginal job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Dock Worker to join our team. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient movement of freight within our terminal, supporting on-time deliveries and overall operational success.
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Schedule: Part-time, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Key Responsibilities:
Armour Transportation Systems has been connecting communities and businesses across Eastern Canada for generations. Built on a strong foundation of family values, Armour has grown into a trusted transportation and logistics company with a robust terminal network from Ontario through Atlantic Canada.
Our success is driven by the dedication of our people, a commitment to safety, and a focus on delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions. This approach has earned Armour national recognition as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.
In 2021, Armour became part of the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies, which is committed to preserving Armour’s legacy while continuing to invest in our people, our culture, and our future.
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Dock Worker to join our team. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient movement of freight within our terminal, supporting on-time deliveries and overall operational success.
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Schedule: Part-time, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Load and unload freight from trailers in a safe and efficient manner
- Sort, stage and organize shipments within the dock area
- Use of scanners and paperwork
- Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks)
- Verify shipment accuracy and report any damages or discrepancies
- Maintain clean and organized work environment
- Attend in-house training sessions as required (e.g. dangerous goods, WHMIS, etc.)
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies
- Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet deadlines
- Forklift certification is an asset
- A willingness to work, dependability & a good attitude
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Ability to lift perform heavy lifting on a regular basis
- Willingness to work in warehouse conditions with possible high noise levels and varying temperatures (dependent on weather)
- Safety boots/shoes
Armour Transportation Systems has been connecting communities and businesses across Eastern Canada for generations. Built on a strong foundation of family values, Armour has grown into a trusted transportation and logistics company with a robust terminal network from Ontario through Atlantic Canada.
Our success is driven by the dedication of our people, a commitment to safety, and a focus on delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions. This approach has earned Armour national recognition as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.
In 2021, Armour became part of the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies, which is committed to preserving Armour’s legacy while continuing to invest in our people, our culture, and our future.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Dock Worker is responsible for safely loading, unloading, and organizing freight within the terminal using material handling equipment. They must also verify shipment accuracy, maintain a clean work environment, and follow all company safety protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform heavy lifting in a physically demanding environment and possess reliable transportation. While forklift certification is considered an asset, the role requires a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work weekends.
Skills
- Freight handling
- Loading and unloading
- Sorting
- Staging
- Scanner operation
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Safety procedures
- WHMIS
- Dangerous goods handling
- Physical stamina
- Team collaboration
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Dock Worker
- Freight
- Terminal
- Logistics
- Forklift
- Pallet Jack
- WHMIS
- Dangerous Goods
- Safety
- Warehouse
- Transportation
- Material Handling
- Shipment Accuracy