Dockworker


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Dockworker
Category:
EmploymentType: Temp-to-Hire
Description:

Staffmax – Job Description

Job Title: Dockworker

Department: Dock Operations
Reports To: Dock Supervisor / Foreman
Shift: Afternoon/Evenings
Machine Operator: Counterbalance Forklift / Power Jack
Starting Wage: $19.00/hour

Position Summary

Staffmax is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dockworker to support day-to-day dock and warehouse operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading trailers, moving and organizing freight, completing shipping documentation, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, count, inspect, and verify freight for damage, shortages, or overages.

  • Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.

  • Sort and place freight in the appropriate warehouse locations.

  • Handle shipments carefully and according to established procedures to minimize damage and claims.

  • Assist with efficient trailer loading and maximize available space and load capacity.

  • Complete bills of lading, shipping documents, and other required paperwork accurately.

  • Maintain an organized, clean, and hazard-free dock and warehouse area.

  • Operate forklifts, power jacks, hand dollies, and other material-handling equipment safely and properly.

  • Follow all workplace safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

  • Dispose of garbage and waste in designated areas.

  • Work effectively as part of a team while meeting daily operational and productivity goals.

  • Perform other dock and warehouse duties as required.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-paced logistics, freight, shipping, or receiving environment.

  • Previous experience handling freight and warehouse materials.

  • Experience operating freight-moving or material-handling equipment.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

  • Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately under deadlines.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a team.

  • Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to repeatedly bend, twist, stand, and walk throughout the workday.

  • Good hand, foot, and eye coordination.

  • Ability to safely judge weights, distances, and heights when handling freight.

  • Comfortable working in varying temperatures depending on seasonal conditions.

  • Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, power jacks, and hand dollies.

  • Must be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

This is a physically demanding position in a busy dock and warehouse environment. The successful candidate must be safety-conscious, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where productivity, accuracy, and teamwork are important.

Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting