Dock Loader

The Erb Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Erb Group is hiring for a dock loader role in Winnipeg, MB. The position requires loading and unloading trucks in a refrigerated dock, with duties spanning from pallet movement to ensuring correct weights and temperatures for each shipment.

Candidates should have at least two years of forklift experience, be able to handle up to 70 lbs, and work in a cold environment for up to eight hours. We offer hourly pay of $24.02/hr plus shift premium and opportunities within a family-owned,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience.
• Ability to work in a cold, refrigerated environment for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to list up to 70lbs.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Positive communication with dock staff, operations and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand dock handling and duties of dock loaders and dock receivers.
• Load straight-trucks and trailers, ensuring correct temperatures and no damages.
• Assess freight volumes, cubing, re-weighing and provide reports as needed.
• Set up dock floor and line up freight for efficient tracking.
• Cross-reference freight bills with manifests and ensure legal weights and space.
• Operate pallet-jack and forklift safely; report equipment repairs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Effective communication

Cold environment work

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

We Bring Food to Your Family's Table

The Erb Group 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 65 years. Its head office is based in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals in Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montreal, Trenton, and Winnipeg. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continue to be a safety industry leader.

Shift: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday (and as needed for vacation fill in)

Shift: 12noon-8:30pm

Compensation: $24.02/hr + Shift Premium

SUMMARY

To ensure dedicated trucks are loaded, unloaded, and processed accurately, according to weight requirements, availability of space, and variety of freight.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fully understand Erb Transport's handling of freight on the 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.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 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 70lbs.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Positive communication skills as it pertains to interacting with dock staff, operations, and drivers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hourly position.
• Employees will work in a refrigerated dock and, at times, in a freezer.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet almost every qualification. At The Erb Group, we're committed to continually improving our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and value driven workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experiences don't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You could just be the right candidate for this role or others!

The Erb Group is an equal opportunity employer andis committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including all stages of the hiring process.If you require accommodation, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-800-461-5299. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.