Rail Loader

**Auto Warehousing Company Canada Oshawa ON. We are looking to hire a full time Rail Loaders to join our team. For fast consideration

**Position Title: Rail Loader -**

**Location**:1150 Stevenson Rd. S., Oshawa, ON

**Shift**: 7:30 to 3:30PM. Expect working overtime, weekends and holidays

**Status**:Full time Permanent

**Pay Rate**: $21.93/hr and piecework rate incentive

**Benefits**: Includes Health, Dental, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

Registered Retirement Plan (RPP) 4% company match

**Summary of Position**:
Rail Loaders are responsible for preparing Canadian National Railway (CN) rail cars for loading, driving customers finished product (Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierras) onto bi-level rail cars, and securing the vehicles for transportation.

**Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks**:

- Prepare the rail car for loading
- Make sure Blue Flag protection is up
- Install the bridge plates between the rail cars
- Drive the vehicle from the staging area, onto the loading ramp and into the rail car
- Park the vehicle, place the seat in the fully back position, place the seat cover, and turn all accessories off
- Turn the vehicle off and exit the vehicle without causing damage
- Raise/lower or remove bridge plates as needed
- Exit the vehicle and connect the appropriate amount of chock blocks behind the wheels of the vehicle
- Strap the wheels connecting the chock blocks
- Use a ratchet to appropriately tighten the straps
- Pulling pins/levers to drop the hinge deck lid after you load a deck
- Exit the train by climbing down the ladder railings on the outside of the rail car
- Ensure the loading equipment has been properly inspected
- Check vehicles for any damage and report to Supervisor or Manager
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment, this includes tooling, work vans, rail yard, etc.
- Participate in Van Driver rotation

**Working Conditions**:

- Working outside (driving, walking, climbing) in all types of weather including extreme weather conditions
- Work at a fast pace, getting in and out of vehicles and railcars
- Work in tight spaces
- Personal Protective Equipment provided includes safety vest, gloves, kneepads, and coveralls

**This is a physically demanding position, which requires you to**:

- Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50lbs
- Climbing / working at a height of 15 ft, in/out of rail cars via ladder
- Stooping, crouching and bending, working in tight space
- Get in/out of vehicles driver side door with mínimal door opening clearance ( 12")
- Sitting (driving vehicle)
- Standing & Walking (working inside rail cars, walking in the yard)
- Good visual ability
- Good hearing ability

**Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required**:

- Exhibit behaviour and conduct that fosters a positive work atmosphere
- Ability to interact with others effectively and communicate diplomatically
- Ability to read, write and interpret documents (e.g., locations cards, work orders, vehicle identification numbers)
- Ability to effectively react to change and work in a variety of situations
- Ability to adhere to quality standards and safe work practices
- Ability to use hand tools (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, hammer, ratchet, etc.)

**Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements**:

- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum one-year heavy labour experience
- Minimum one-year driving experience
- Valid full G driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Subject to third party Pre-employment Medical Assessment
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Background Check and Driver's Abstract will be required