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As a Dock Lead Hand you will work to ensure service to customers is met, that costs to the company meet goals through the scheduling of dock staff, proper loading and unloading techniques, planning vehicles, and managing claims.How Youll Help:Operate equipment in keeping with legislation, policies and procedures, ensuring safety and efficiency in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.Load and unload cargoPromptly report all incidents or accidents to supervisorEnsure proper use of protective gear and safe operation of machinery.Report continuing performance and attendance issues to supervisorAnswer questions and coach team members on all dock area processed or equipment operation.Maintain records and documents as requiredAssist in training workers on equipment operation and company safety policies and procedures.Effectively communicate issues to supervision, management and other leads/employeesAssist whenever necessary and other duties that may be assigned.Provides basic leadership and guidance to dock workers to ensure safe and efficient handling of cargo.Relays information from the Operations Manager to Dock Workers and keeps the Operations Manager updated with dockside operations.Your Skills and Experience:Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.Trained in the Transportation of Dangerous GoodsWHMIS certifiedPrevious Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficialComputer skills accuracy, MS products, AS400, web-based programsDemonstrated customer relationship skillsAble to work deadlines in a high transactional environmentAbility to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleaguesResults focusedEnglish, other languages an assetAble to work with little supervisionTo apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.If youre chosen for the role, youll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. Youll only be contacted if youre selected for an interview.About Day & RossFrom 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, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve 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, capabilities, and values.Job InfoJob Identification 22661Job Category OperationsJob Schedule Full timeLocations 2740 Sheffield Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1B 3V9, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr