Loading Dock Operator

Colliers International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth programs

Global network

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Colliers International in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Loading Dock Operator to oversee access for couriers, manage the loading dock bay, and schedule preventive maintenance. You will help ensure safety and smooth movement of trucks and deliveries while coordinating service elevators and waste removal tasks.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, training in materials handling, pallet truck operation, WHMIS/First Aid, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related shipping/receiving experience required.
• Trained in materials handling for day-to-day operations.
• Experience operating electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee access for couriers and contractors to multiple floors.
• Manage the loading dock bay for efficiency and safety.
• Schedule preventive maintenance for dock equipment.
• Ensure smooth movement of trucks and deliveries around the dock.
• Direct contractors delivering to and from tenants.
• Maintain Shipping/Receiving office and dock area.
• Provide written reports to the Operations Manager.

Skills

Experience 1-2 years

Materials handling training

Pallet trucks operation

WHMIS/First Aid training

MS Office knowledge

Independent work

Organized & detail oriented

Under pressure

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

***This position is for a Loading Dock Operator in Toronto, Ontario***

About this role

As a Loading Dock Operator at 700 University Ave, Toronto, the position involves overseeing access for couriers and contractors, managing the loading dock bay, scheduling preventive maintenance, and maintaining a secure and organized environment. The Loading Dock Operator is responsible for logistics, safety adherence, and facilitating the smooth movement of trucks and deliveries. Additionally, they coordinate service elevators, assist in waste removal program monitoring, and contribute to maintaining a high standard of service in shipping/receiving operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee access for couriers and contractors to various floors.
• Manage the entire loading dock bay to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Schedule preventive maintenance for equipment in the loading dock.
• Logistically ensure free movement of trucks and deliveries around the loading dock.
• Ensure adherence to safety measures by all visitors.
• Direct contractors delivering and collecting goods to and from tenant(s).
• Maintain the Shipping/Receiving office and the Loading Dock area.
• Provide written reports to the Operations Manager.
• Keep up-to-date logs of activities.
• Assist in monitoring the waste removal program and ordering garbage containers as needed.
• Coordinate service elevators.

What you’ll bring

• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Trained in proper materials handling for day-to-day shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience in the safe operation of electric and manual pallet trucks.
• Experience in the safe delivery and handling of WHMIS-related products.
• WHMIS/First Aid Training.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.

What we offer:

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
• Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Area/Location Specific: Toronto, ON Approximate Salary Range for Role: $54, 029 - $58,000 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.