Overnight Shunter

Are you ready to work for the best fleet in Eastern Ontario?

**Giant Tiger (GT Wholesale) is looking for dynamic individuals to join one of Canada’s largest iconic retail brands as a Shunter**

Giant Tiger Trucking has an exciting opportunity for Licensed AZ Drivers to join our Yard Shunt Team based out of our Johnstown, Ontario Distribution Facility. We are looking for experienced drivers who are looking to learn new skills and become peer leaders. Our shunters aren’t just shunters - they are critical in our best-in-class safety system.

**Shunter Job Schedule**:
This posting is for our AM Shunt Crew with a shift of 6am - 6pm. You will be working continental 12 Hour Shifts based on a two-week 2-2-3 shift pattern with static days and static nights - no days to nights or nights to days.

**Giant Tiger Offers**:

- Company uniform allowance;
- Boot allowance after three months;
- Giant Tiger Store Discounts - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery
- Full medical/dental benefits available;
- 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micromarket in lunch room with subsidized snacks and meals;
- Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;
- Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one

**Shunting Role Highlights**
- Performing yard shunting duties to help with outbound delivery mandate.
- Perform Pre & Post Trip Inspections playing a direct role in safety of the fleet.
- Direct equipment into out of service queue for repair.
- Responsible to track and record reefer hours and Hub Odometer Readings.
- Local radius hiking of equipment to vendor service providers.
- Work closely with Dispatch to report issues in the yard or equipment.
- Working with Transportation Team to improve yard flow management and efficiencies.
- Provide shunting relief coverage for our Brockville Distribution Center.
- Assist with winter control operations in yard using various equipment and machinery.
- Ability to grow in position learning new skills like B-Trains, LCV, Converter Dollies, ETC.
- Additional workload available across Tiger Trucking.

**Job Requirements**:

- Shunting experience & knowledge of transportation functions.
- Possess a valid AZ or Class 1 license and 3 years of verifiable driving experience.
- Safety first mentality with clean drivers abstract / CVOR Abstract.
- Ability to perform manual labor and work in all weather conditions.
- Very strong knowledge of Shipping & Transportation functions.
- Excellent communication & Strong problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attitude and a willingness to learn new things.
- Superior decision-making skills, ability to handle fast paced situations.
- Ability to help peer mentor and coach newly hired drivers.
- Self-motivated in keeping 200 trailers organized.
- Ability to drive in all conditions including, rain, snow, sunlight and darkness is needed.
- Posses the understanding and ability to drive Manual Transmissions.

**Schedule**:
Continental 12 Hour Shifts based on a two-week 2-2-3 shift pattern with static days and static nights - no days to nights or nights to days.

Pay: $24.15-$26.15 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person