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Looking to hire experienced transload operators for full time work at our facility located in Glidden, SK. Excellent work ethic, oral and written communication required, along with reliable transportation. Preferred candidates will have rail safety training and first aid training certificates.
Position Summary:
Tasks include but are not limited to the unloading of sand at facility (moving rail cars into position, monitoring flows, directing sand to appropriate truck or silo, preparing empty cars for transit) and ensuring all paperwork is completed and entered in online inventory program.
Essential Functions:
Load and unload sand.
Inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment and carry out regular maintenance.
Report orally and in writing to supervisors and head office.
Maintain records (i.e. daily reports, bills of lading and maintenance logs) as directed.
Assist truck drivers with loading.
Keep facilities and field office orderly and clean (including but not limited to removing spilled sand, clean spilled grease, oil and paint)
Additional tasks that may from time to time be assigned.
Experience and Skill Requirements:
Respect for safety. Safety is the first priority.
Self-motivated.
Mechanical know-how and creativity. The Operator will have to make frequent repairs without assistance, and in all types of conditions.
Patience. Operator will interact with customer representatives of all types and with corporate members.
Saskatchewan drivers license free of violations for the preceding 5 years
Canadian Rail Operating Rules, Rule 105 training certificate preferred.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and manipulate heavy loads or levers.
Ability to operate tractors and similar equipment.
Ability to work shift work and on-call as needed.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Customer service skills
Specific Skills
- Weigh materials and goods
- Store cargo and materials
- Operate computerized inventory control systems
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Handle dangerous goods and hazardous products
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Maintain and organize inventory
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Experience
- Tractors
- Conveyors
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dusty