Dock Staff Associate (Forklift Operator)

Job Title: Dock Staff Associate

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Shift Time: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Terms: Permanent Full-Time

Salary: $22.50

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor / Fulfillment Services Manager

About Us: North American Freight Forwarding is a Canadian based company specializing in logistics services with specific strength in warehousing and distribution, LTL consolidations, expedites, full truckloads and specialized equipment service to and from Canada, United States and Mexico. As a professional international freight forwarder, we provide overseas import and export ocean and air freight services all over the world.

We seek out driven, talented individuals to join our team to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. We offer a rewarding career and brand that our employees are proud to represent.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to provide support to our warehouse operations through collecting, loading, shipping, and receiving warehouse products using Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Participate in all aspects of warehouse related functions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support company Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) by proactively contributing to initiatives that drive strategic goals and organizational success
• Live our company core values and support a well-organized, respectful, and service-focused work environment
• Pick & stage outbound orders
• Load and unload trucks and containers
• Handling / sorting cartons identifying confirm sku’s
• Sort inbound product and match against packing slip to ensure accuracy
• Use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
• Cycle counts
• Relocating of product within the warehouse
• Communicating with office on inventory questions
• Filing of paperwork
• Ensuring warehouse is clean
• Daily equipment checks and maintenance
• Ensure product / packages incoming or outgoing match designated paperwork. Report any discrepancies.
• Report any damage to incoming products and ensure photos are taken

Mindset & Personality:

• Safety Conscious
• Works well under pressure
• Adaptable

Professional & Educational Background:

• 2+ years’ experience operating Forklifts
• Warehouse experience, preferably in a 3PL setting
• Valid Forklift License 

Skills & Ability:

• Mathematical Aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Time Management

Effort & Working Conditions:

• Must be physically able to stand and walk around dock/warehouse for long period of time and be able to bend, twist, climb and move about in small spaces, and be able to lift up to 50lbs and reach for objects. 
• May include occasional weekend work, shift work, in a highly targeted fast paced environment.

Why Join Us? 

• We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing inclusive of:

• • Extended health benefits
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP/TFSA program
  • Engaging social activities and events throughout the year
• Opportunity to shape client success and operational excellence in a dynamic logistics environment

North American Freight Group is a company that truly values its employees. The company fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, where management encourages growth through mentorship and career development opportunities. We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. 

Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the recruitment and position review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any particular accessibility needs and the organization will collaborate with the employee to address them. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used during the hiring process.