Railcar Loader
- Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
The Railcar Loader is responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading of various products and commodities. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
The Railcar Loader is responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading of various products and commodities. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and organizational skills
Roles & Responsibilities
When working as a Railcar Loader, the incumbent is responsible to:
All employees are responsible to perform any of the duties identified for Railcar Loader at any time once trained and qualified in the position. Other responsibilities include:
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
- Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
- Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
- Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!
The Railcar Loader is responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading of various products and commodities. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and organizational skills
Roles & Responsibilities
When working as a Railcar Loader, the incumbent is responsible to:
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the proper loading of customer products.
- Provide protection of train, track, and equipment
- Perform plant and equipment inspections and tests including completing daily inspection and testing of the equipment safety devices
- Ensure railcars are properly equipped for the loading/unloading of customers’ commodities, including transportation of dangerous goods
- Communicate with the switching crews and operations for the safe and efficient transfer of the customers product
All employees are responsible to perform any of the duties identified for Railcar Loader at any time once trained and qualified in the position. Other responsibilities include:
- Keeping the interior of the equipment and work environment safe, clean, and tidy
- Promptly reporting all safety, equipment, and track problems to the Team Lead and/or Manager
- Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
- Exerting “best effort” to protect human life, human safety and company property
- Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
- Participating in training or company initiatives as required
- Excellent teamwork skills; strong customer service skills
- Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals, and switching lists
- Physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, able to lift and twist air hoses, able to secure rail car brakes, derails, and switches
- Knowledge with technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook daily
- Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to obtain CROR certification and maintain clear drug & alcohol clearance throughout their employment
- Be willing and able to work in all weather conditions
- Experienced Railcar Loading is an asset
- Experience working in heavy construction, industrial or rail environment
- Experience operating with safety management systems
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Responsibilities
Safely operate equipment and load or unload customer commodities from railcars, while protecting trains, tracks, and equipment. Inspect equipment and safety devices, coordinate product transfers with switching crews and operations, maintain a clean work environment, and complete required reports.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong teamwork, customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the physical ability to climb railcars and handle hoses, brakes, derails, and switches. Rail, industrial, or heavy construction experience and familiarity with safety management systems are assets; candidates must be able to obtain CROR certification and maintain drug and alcohol clearance.
Skills
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Railcar Loading and Unloading
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Inspections
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Organization
- Physical Fitness
- Reading and Writing Documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Safety Management Systems
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Working in All Weather Conditions
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance With Fixed Schedules
- Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award-Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefits
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Railcar Loading
- Railcar Unloading
- Rail Transportation
- Rail Operations
- Industrial Switching
- Material Handling
- Terminal and Transload Services
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Inspections
- Safety Devices
- Dangerous Goods
- CROR Certification
- Safety Management Systems
- Switching Crews
- Railcars
- Tracks
- Air Hoses
- Railcar Brakes
- Derails
- Switches
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Daily Reports
- Safety Briefings
- Switching Lists
- Drug and Alcohol Clearance