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Labourer (Class 5 driver to load and unload tractor-trailers using mobile conveyor)
At Westcan, we dedicate ourselves to delivering complete, customer-driven transportation solutions. Celebrating 50 years in business in 2014, our team of industry professionals has worked to build a reputation for safety, on time delivery and unparalleled customer service. Staying true to this tradition is what keeps Westcan driving for excellence.
Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Conveyor Operator and Materials Handler will support the operation in the Saskatoon Terminal by ensuring the ability to offload trucks of dry bulk materials at various customer sites. When not on the road with the conveyor, this position supports the materials handlers working in the warehouses on site at our Saskatoon facilities.
Conveyor Operator: Travel outside Saskatoon with mobile truck and conveyor unit to various customer sites to offload dry bulk products off trucks. Competitive hourly wage depending on experience plus an additional $5 per truck unloaded as well as $20/day meal per diem and hotel accommodations while on the road provided.
Materials Handler: Utilize pay loaders and skid steers to load and unload dry bulk products in and out of the warehouses, to and from trucks as well as various other duties in the yard and warehouse facilities.
The Individuals and Qualifications:
Class 5 drivers license with reliable transportation to work
Previous experience operating conveyors, pay loaders and skid steer
Mechanical ability to complete regular maintenance and small repair to equipment
Flexibility to work outside the realm of a standard Monday-Friday work week
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Safety conscious approach to all job duties
Applicants in consideration will adhere to a company paid pre-access medical, drug screen and criminal record search.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Customer service skills
Specific Skills
- Weigh materials and goods
- Transport and distribute materials and goods
- 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
Work Setting
- Trucking company
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Experience
- Loaders
- Light trucks
- Conveyors
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
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