Posted 4 months ago
Dock Foreman
@ Manitoulin Group of Companies
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Manitoulin Group of Companies is hiring a Dock Foreman to supervise the afternoon outbound freight shift, initially as a medical relief position that may become permanent. The work covers freight flow, labeling, loading, shipping documents and dangerous goods compliance. The posting states competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits program and profit sharing.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise outbound freight flow and departure times
- Ensure staff use safe freight handling techniques
- Prepare shipping documents including manifests and DG paperwork
- Manage shipping lanes and plan overflows
- Coordinate equipment repairs with Central Maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Experienced dock worker preferred
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Good communication and a positive attitude
- Solid understanding of TDG placarding
- DG spill response experience
- Willing to complete first aid and CPR training
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | TDG, First Aid, CPR |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Manitoulin Group of Companies
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Full company description
Manitoulin Transport is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics solutions provider. As a single-source carrier, we offer a wide array of transportation services, including expedited-over-the-road LTL/TL, transborder, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature controlled and dangerous goods. Manitoulin leverages its extensive network to deliver services to major rural and urban areas. Our North American distribution covers more than 80 Canadian terminals and over 250 U.S. service centres. The Manitoulin network is supported by its state-of-the-art technology by providing 24/7 online shipping assistance. For more information, visit http://www.manitoulintransport.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 28,001
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,157
- Reported office locations
- 7035 Ordan Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 1T1, CA
- 154 Hwy 540B, PO Box 390, Gore Bay, Ontario P0P1H0, CA
- Business categories
- Finance
- Biotechnology
- Other recorded names
- Manitoulin Group of Companies
- Manitoulin Transport
- Specialties
- Expedited LTL/ TL Road Service
- Rail Intermodal Service
- Transborder Service
- Private Fleet Service
- Temperature Controlled Service
- and Dangerous Goods Service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Manitoulin Transport is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics solutions provider. As a single-source carrier, we offer a wide array of transportation services, including expedited-over-the-road LTL/TL, transborder, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature controlled and dangerous goods. Manitoulin leverages its extensive network to deliver services to major rural and urban areas. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | Expedited LTL/ TL Road ServiceRail Intermodal ServiceTransborder ServicePrivate Fleet ServiceTemperature Controlled Serviceand Dangerous Goods Service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 137 |
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Company Description
Manitoulin Transport has one of the highest pay packages in the industry as we strive to keep our current and future drivers happy. Sustained by its over 65 years of experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Dock Worker to assume the afternoon shift Supervisor position. Note, that this is medical relief position that has potential to become permanent.
Assign and supervise the outbound freight flow with a focus on ensuring departure times are met and service standards are being upheld.
Assisting with labeling, unloading freight, and loading when necessary
Ensuring staff are using proper freight handling techniques and are operating in a safe manner
Entering the daily outbound lineup
Preparing shipping documents for drivers (manifests, DG ppwk)
Managing shipping lanes and planning overflows
Working with Central Maintenance to ensure equipment tags are addressed and repairs are being scheduled
Qualifications
Experienced Dock Worker is preferred
Ability to multi-tax and prioritize jobs
Good communication skills and a positive "can do" attitude.
Solid understanding of TDG requirements for placarding
DG spill response experience
Willing to complete first aid / CPR training
Additional Information
What do we offer to you?
- Competitive Wages!!
- Comprehensive Benefits Program
- Profit Sharing Opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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