Dock Worker-Dispatcher
Company Description
Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 65 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.
Job Description
This is a 60% dock work and 40% dispatcher responsibility
Unloads freight from inbound trailers and loads outbound trailers using the handheld scanner as well as staging overflow freight for pickup by linehaul drivers at night as required
Distributes freight to local P&D Drivers
Marks materials with identifying information
Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed (on handheld device)
Counts and weighs items to ensure conformance to the shipper's bill of lading
Starts heaters, placards trailers as required
Arrange freight in a specified sequence for maximum usage of trailer space
Must take an active role in the safety and maintenance of the warehouse by sweeping the floor, properly storing dunnage, etc.
Tuesday to Saturday work schedule
Work hours Tuesday to Friday are: start at 9 AM, finish at 17:30, or when the outbound trailer loading is completed. Saturday Start time: 6 AM until 14:00
