Shipper / Shunt Driver

Loewen Windows and Doors is the leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors for the luxury architectural market in North America and abroad. In addition to proudly handcrafting enduring products that enhance beautiful architecture, we are an innovative organization that has evolved into a design-driven, technologically advanced company. Our products are beautiful, and they are built to last through higher standards and authentic materials.

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We are looking for a **Shipper / Shunt Driver** to join the Shipping team on the day shift. **This is a full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday schedule.**

**In this role, you will be responsible to**:

- Work as a member of the shipping team focusing on efficiency, safety, and quality
- Inspect units prior to being received, ensuring that units meet quality, packaging and height restrictions, and standards
- Scan units prior to storage or loading and ensure units are stored and loaded into appropriate bin or van
- Physically transport units to and from the allocated bin
- Ensure units are stored and loaded correctly and ensure on
- time completion
- Train new staff
- Complete regular dock audits
- Build crates for glass and windows
- Flex and cross train as required by leadership
- Other duties as assigned

**As the Shunt Driver, you will**:

- Provide transportation services between Steinbach, Winnipeg, and surrounding area based on business needs
- Deliver product to customers, lead and assist with unloading, making sure unit count is correct and product is not damaged
- Communicate with customers regarding estimated time of arrival
- Conduct pre and post trip inspections, schedule repairs, and advise leadership as required
- Investigate local Spring Road Restrictions prior to delivering product
- Locate and relocate trailers to accommodate efficient loading and unloading, monitor trailers for tampering and communicate security concerns to Transportation

**You will bring**:

- **Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement, Minimum 1 year driving experience**:

- Effective interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
- Strong mathematical skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Strong focus on safety, quality and precision details
- Ability to frequently lift up to 100lbs., or more with assistance
- Experience in manufacturing, wood working, carpentry is an asset

**Why work at Loewen?** We have a culture where diversity is valued and where you have the opportunity to make a difference. We support you and your career by providing valuable tools, education, and development opportunities that allow you to grow and succeed with us. Together we share a passion for design, precision craftsmanship and relationships as we achieve our vision to be the world’s leading supplier of luxury windows and doors.