Day & Ross is one of Canada’s largest transportation companies, serving top brands across North America. Right now, we’re expanding our business, and there’s never been a better time to join our team and grow your career along with us.

We got our start hauling potatoes in 1950, and today we have more than 8,000 employees, drivers and owner operators. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we were named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

What We Offer: a competitive pay package, extended health and dental benefits and a company matched pension.

About the Role

Forklift Operator

Full-time/Part-time

Moncton, NB

Work Schedule: We are open 24/7 – Monday to Sunday. Shifts can vary from evenings, overnights and weekends.

Day & Ross is currently seeking Forklift Operators for future opportunities (Full-time and Part-Time) for our growing Moncton terminal. As a Forklift Operator, you will be a valued member of the team by ensuring that customer requirements are being met, with a focus on protecting freight from damage. As well, you will be responsible for ensuring proper handling of inbound and outbound freight, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Moncton Terminal: Our new Moncton terminal is one of Day & Ross’s most innovative facilities with a priority on safety of employees while maximizing increasing volumes sizes and ensuring a great customer experience. Its enhanced traffic flow ensures safety of our employees and customers. It is a great site to begin your career at Day & Ross and further develop your skills.

How You’ll Help

• Move and handle large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment
• Operate a forklift in congested areas
• Ensure compliance with TDG, WHMIS, company policies and/or procedures, and customer specific requirements
• Utilize proper handling techniques to ensure customer’s freight is protected from damage
• Ensure all inbound and outbound freight is accurately and efficiently received and shipped in accordance with company procedures.
• Organize and direct inbound and outbound freight to city and linehaul trailers
• Other duties as required

Your Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma of GED
• Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Self-motivated and possess a safety-first mindset
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Work efficiently with little to no supervision

The working environment will include physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machinery, and operating a Forklift in a congested area.

Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Moncton, NB E1H 0B9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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