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Yard Labourer

  • AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original 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

Why choose Kleysen? 

We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including:

  • Steady and secure employment
  • Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
  • Pension Plan (employer matched)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Profit Share Program
  • Free parking 
  • Social Club – Mix fun with work!

We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations and resume.

*Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Yard Labourer is responsible for performing bulk rail offloading, transloading liquid commodities, and assisting with yard maintenance and housekeeping. They will also support Loader Operators and Maintenance Mechanics while ensuring all tasks comply with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, physically capable of lifting 50lbs, and able to work in all weather conditions. Reliable transportation is mandatory as the site is not accessible by public transit, and a safety-first approach is required.

Skills

  • Bulk rail offloading
  • Transloading
  • Equipment operation
  • Maintenance assistance
  • Yard housekeeping
  • Safety compliance
  • Rigging
  • Dunnage placement
  • Forklift operation
  • Loader operation
  • Physical stamina
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Pension plan
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Educational assistance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Profit share program
  • Free parking
  • Social club

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Yard Labourer
  • Distribution Centre
  • Rail Offloading
  • Transloading
  • Liquid Commodities
  • Ethanol
  • Loader Operator
  • Dunnage
  • Rigging
  • Maintenance
  • Health & Safety
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Safety-sensitive
  • Drug testing
  • Forklift
  • Loader
  • Pension Plan
  • Profit Share
  • Full-time

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