Dock Receiver

The Erb Group; Baden; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

EFAP

Massage therapy benefits

RRSP/TFSA matching

Profit sharing

Uniform and tool allowance

Educational assistance

Discounts

Community involvement

Employee events

Job summary

The Erb Group is seeking a Dock Receiver for the Ontario terminal, working Sunday to Thursday, 11:30pm to 8am. You will assist unloading and sorting freight, count skids, and prepare shipments while following safety procedures in a refrigerated environment.

Ideal candidates have strong English communication, the ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and can work independently within a team. Night shift and cold storage experience are valued.

Qualifications

• English verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist unloading freight and sorting product for the terminal.
• Count and verify skids and product as shipments are prepared.
• Maintain safe lifting procedures and use hand jack for moving product.

Skills

English communication

Count freight

Teamwork

Cold environment tolerance

Lift 60 lbs

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 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 - Thursday; 11:30pm-8am

Compensation: $22.60/hr + Night shift Premium

SUMMARY

The Dock Receiver assists in unloading freight, sorting product, counting, and compiling skids for the Terminal.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand Erb’s sorting and handling of freight (fresh and frozen), the company Load/Stop system.
• Maintain correct lifting procedures.
• Move product via hand jack safely.
• Count and sort mixed freight.
• Complete shrink wrapping of product going to other locations.
• Ensure appropriate bills are with the skid and photocopy bills as required.
• Record shortages of product on bills and driver’s sheet.
• Photocopy any necessary bills for O.S.D Department.
• Ensure dock equipment is safe and in working order.
• Responsible to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Complete any necessary clean up and/or sweeping, garbage etc.
• Understand all company health & safety policies and procedures.
• All other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• English verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to count freight required.
• Required to be a minimum of 18 years old to work a night shift (past 11:00pm).
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Previous experience handling food and refrigerated products preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Proven positive work ethic
• Ability to tolerate working within a cold refrigerated environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Refrigerated and Freezer environment.
• Overtime may be required.

Your Cool Work Perks
Benefits available from day 1
We’re motivated by doing business with good people and hiring them too.

• Company paid health insurance plans (health, prescription, dental and vision)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Enjoy $1600 in massage therapy benefits
• TFSA and RRSP savings plans with company match contributions (available after 3 months)
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Uniform and annual tool allowance for apprentice and mechanic technicians
• Corporate discounts with Josslin Insurance and Goodlife Fitness
• Educational assistance up to 50%, with specific training required by The Erb Group paid in full
• Community and philanthropy opportunities
• Employee engagement events (Good Cheer Club, summer BBQs, prizes, food trucks, employee recognition programs)

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.