Operations - Loader Operator

at  RayMont Logistics

Position: Loader Operator
Department: Operations
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Location: 4000 Barrett Road, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R2

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Good communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
• Physically in shape: The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus
• Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Ability to follow direction and procedures and work independently with flexible work habits, attitude, and adaptability *Good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure, time constraints and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Valid BC Driver’s license and have their own method of transportation (can’t rely on rides).
• Clean record (attendance, and warnings)
  * Must clear pre-hire checks: background check (criminal and reference checks) and medical exam
  * Must have access to your own vehicle and a valid driver’s license as the terminal is not accessible by public transportation.
  Work Environment : Must be willing to work outdoors throughout all weather conditions

• Execute railcar moves according to supervisor’s (or Operations Manager) instructions and according to the company SOP’s.
• Follow company safety policies, track safety policies and WorkSafeBC policies.
• Perform daily inspection sheets.
• Perform visual and safety inspections of the equipment.
• Maintain the appearance of the equipment, proper air pressure, proper fluid levels, and performs minor repairs, as needed
• Assist with coupling and de-coupling of rail cars and loading
• Timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars.
• Operation of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, etc.
• Control movement of equipment by radio, hands, and lantern.
• Apply and release hand brakes to secure or move equipment.
• Handling air hoses, wheel chocks, coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
• Responsible to communicate well with local railroad while moving rail cars in the switch yard
• Other duties as assigned.