Dock Worker

McCain Foods; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Day & Ross in Sydney, NS is seeking a Dock Worker to help handle inbound and outbound freight and protect it from damage while keeping the dock safe and organized.

You’ll follow TDG and WHMIS rules, operate a forklift when needed, and contribute to a safety-focused, fast-paced logistics team that values reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
• Safety-focused workplace

Responsibilities

• Handle big and bulky freight on the dock, both on and off a forklift.
• Follow TDG, WHMIS, and company policies, as well as any customer requirements.
• Receive and ship freight accurately and efficiently.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Lift up to 75 lbs

Forklift operation

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Day & Ross, our dock team is an important part of our business. As a Dock Worker, you’ll help us handle inbound and outbound customer freight and protect it from damage. You'll also help us keep a safe and clean work environment on the dock.

How You’ll Help:

• Handle big and bulky freight on the dock, both on and off a forklift.
• Follow TDG, WHMIS, and company policies, as well as any customer requirements.
• Pay attention to the details. Receive and ship freight accurately and efficiently.
• Other duties as required.

Your Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
• Benefits and extended health care, including medical and dental
• Safety-focused workplace

This role includes physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machines, and operating a forklift in a busy area.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices

Job Info

• Job Identification 22862
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1501 Hwy 327, Sydney, NS, B1L 1E7, CA