Dock Leadhand

The Erb Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Erb Group in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Lead-Hand to supervise dock operations, monitor loading and unloading, and coordinate the dock workforce under the supervision of the Dock Foreman.

You will prioritize freight, manage delivery schedules, verify temperatures, ensure HACCP compliance, and help with forklift operations as needed. This is an on-site role requiring strong leadership and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in transport/warehouse preferred.
• Experience in managing personnel and schedules.
• Must provide reliable customer service and be respectful to clients and coworkers.
• Safety-minded with knowledge of safe work practices.
• Ability to operate dock equipment including forklifts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise loading and unloading of freight under the Dock Foreman.
• Assign dock personnel and schedule workforce based on volumes.
• Prioritize incoming and outgoing freight and manage delivery schedules.
• Verify load temperatures and ensure HACCP compliance and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with weight limits and transport regulations.
• Perform forklift checks at shift start and address unsafe equipment.
• Complete shift reports and correspond with Dock Management by email.
• Assist in loading freight and securing pallets as needed.
• Participate in training of new employees.

Skills

French

Team leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

AS400

Job description

What Will You Do?

• Under the supervision of the Dock Foreman, the Lead-Hand monitors all operational systems at the dock terminal and ensures the proper supervision of loading and unloading of freight.
• Help assign dock personnel to sort product, load and unload freight. Schedule and arrange workforce requirements according to volumes. Validate any change of work schedule
• Responsible for prioritizing incoming and outgoing freight. Manage delivery schedules and product holding.
• Verify temperatures on all loads/reefers that are pulled from or to docking station.
• Ensure that HACCP regulations are complied with and completed. Follow-up on any required HACCP orders.
• Ensure shipping documents are completed.
• Ensure and verify all that Truck/LTL/Trailers respect weight limitations as per transport regulations and restrictions.
• Ensure that forklift checks are done at the beginning of the shift, reviews, and locks-out any equipment that is considered unsafe.
• Ensure that shift reports and yard checks are completed and e-mailed at the end of the shift.
• Must rapport any issue regarding employee discipline to the Dock Management.
• Load or assist in loading appropriate freight onto delivery trucks or trailers and shrink wrap and block secure pallets when required. Ensure that appropriate bills are with skid.
• Complete a walk-thru with the Dock Foreman on the following shift.
• Complete paperwork on orders and respond to emails.
• Participate in the training of new employees when required.

• All other duties as required.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Two (2) years of experience equivalent to the job description or in the transport/warehouse industry preferred.
• Experience in management of personnel, attention to detail and a team player.
• A positive attitude, dependable, on time for work, and respectful with clients or co-workers.
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times.
• Good understanding of safe work practices and ability to safely operate dock equipment.
• Ability to use a forklift (Sit-Down electric, Stand-up Reach) a plus.
• Knowledge of AS400
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in French required