General Labourer

**What is the opportunity?**
- **This is an entry-level position, where someone would be given a path to developing the skills required to be a successful Industrial Machinery Mover/Rigger.**_

As a Redmond & Associates **Machinery Mover Trainee**, you will be in the forefront of our day-to-day operations. You will champion the R&A brand and drive business by interacting positively with our clients, as well as loading machines and equipment onto trailers for transport, often with the use of forklifts or overhead cranes. This position does not require a degree, but Forklift or Rigging experience is valued. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work and doing something new each day, you can build a great career with us as you learn and develop a wide range of practical new skills.

**What will you do?**
- Load, unload and move industrial machines (ie. CNC Mills, Lathes, etc.), forklifts and other company equipment onto trailers on location and within our warehouse
- Assist Drivers to load and unload machines/equipment with the use of high-capacity forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Proactively take ownership reporting equipment performance and resolving/preventing equipment damage/malfunction when possible
- Assisting our drivers in tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Diligently fill out paperwork & relevant reports relating to the days’ work
- Proactively engage with clients on-site

**What do you need to succeed?**

Must-have
- Experience with counterbalance forklift
- Speak, read and write English fluently
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Consistent, positive attitude & discipline to work hard
- Punctual & dependable team-player
- Demonstrated passion for learning and growing, as well as success in hands-on work
- Drive and self-motivation, as well as excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Exhibit professionalism in manner and appearance.
- Steel-Toed Safety Boots

Nice-to-have
- Machinery Moving experience
- Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes
- Rigging Experience
- Millwrighting experience (or other mechanical aptitudes)
- Warehousing experience
- Familiarity with flatbed tie-down (to assist drivers)

**What’s in it for you?**
- A comprehensive benefits program including health, medical and dental group benefits
- Competitive compensation, with progression at certain employment milestones
- Overtime available
- Excellent career development and access to a variety of job opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and hard-working team.
- Paid training & professional development
- Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company
- $125 safety boot allowance per calendar year
- Free parking

**About R&A**

Redmond & Associates is a business built upon the values of honesty, efficiency, hard work and dedication. The company was founded in Oshawa, Ontario as a family-run business in 1996 by Tony and Jennifer Redmond. At first, they started out small with a 1400 square foot facility, but with the loyalty and perseverance of their employees and founders, their success began to grow, eventually leading them to their current warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario, where they operate out of a 35,000 sq. ft. facility. The growth and success that Redmond & Associates has experienced can be attributed to the hardworking employees, managers and founders who keep their customers satisfied time and time again.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you live within (or near) the GTA?
- What would you rate your own forklift operation competency, out of 10?

Work Location: One location