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Yard Labourer

  • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Job description:

Are you looking to join a diversely skilled & talented team in a company that offers on-the-job training and opportunities for promotion as your skills develop? We are currently looking to add new FULL-TIME Permanent Yard Labourerto our growing team at our Calgary Distribution Centre.

This shift is Monday – Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Labourer Position Details:

  • Performing various bulk rail offloading (i.e. corn, salt,etc.)
  • Transloading liquid commodities (i.e. ethanol)
  • Assisting Loader Operators with spotter duties, placing dunnage, rigging, etc.
  • Willing to be trained on various operating equipment and liquid transloading.
  • Assisting Maintenance Mechanics when performing repairs and maintenance.
  • Yard housekeeping and other duties and tasks assigned as needed
  • Working in a team environment
  • Must work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, company rules, policies, and procedures
  • This may require you to be clean shaven to accommodate Respiratory Protection. For Respiratory protection to fit and provide adequate protection, it must fit tight to the skin of the face.

The position is considered safety-sensitive and therefore candidates will be required to comply with our Controlled Substances policy (pre-employment/post-incident drug test is required)

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

  • Safety-first approach
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work (no public transportation available)
  • Good physical condition (able to lift 50lbs) and able to work in all weather conditions
  • Strong work ethic and ability to attend shifts regularly and on time
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Willingness to work overtime if needed
  • Small forklift and/or loader experience is an asset

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
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Responsibilities

Offload bulk commodities from railcars, transload liquid commodities, and assist loader operators with spotting, dunnage placement, and rigging. Maintain yard cleanliness, support maintenance mechanics, learn to operate equipment, and follow company safety procedures.

Requirements

Candidates should be physically fit, able to lift 50 pounds, work in all weather conditions, and reliably attend scheduled shifts; reliable transportation is required because public transit is unavailable. Applicants must be at least 18, follow safety requirements, comply with controlled-substances testing, and be willing to work overtime; small forklift or loader experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Bulk Rail Offloading
  • Liquid Transloading
  • Spotter Duties
  • Dunnage Placement
  • Rigging
  • Equipment Operation
  • Yard Housekeeping
  • Teamwork
  • Health And Safety Compliance
  • Physical Fitness
  • Working In All Weather Conditions
  • Forklift Operation
  • Loader Operation
  • Reliability
  • Punctuality

Benefits

  • Casual Dress
  • Dental Care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • On-Site Parking
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Care

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Yard Labourer
  • Distribution Centre
  • Bulk Rail Offloading
  • Corn
  • Salt
  • Liquid Transloading
  • Ethanol
  • Loader Operators
  • Spotter Duties
  • Dunnage
  • Rigging
  • Operating Equipment
  • Maintenance Mechanics
  • Repairs And Maintenance
  • Yard Housekeeping
  • Health And Safety Regulations
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Controlled Substances Policy
  • Pre-Employment Drug Test
  • Post-Incident Drug Test
  • Forklift
  • Loader
  • Overtime
  • Safety-Sensitive Position

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