Shunt Drive

**At Day & Ross, you’ll go far.**

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has become one of the largest transportation companies in Canada. With more than 8,000 employees, drivers, and owner operators, we’re a major player in cross-border and LTL/TL transportation, offering a diverse portfolio of transport and logistics solutions across North America.

For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we were named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation in 2018 and 2019. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

**About the Role**

Shunt Driver

Part-time

Winnipeg, MB

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-11:30pm

**How You’ll Help**:

- Move trailers to and from the dock doors.
- Park and organize equipment in the yard.
- Conduct a yard check, which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents or seal numbers.
- Conduct reefer check including unit number, reefer settings and fuel level.
- Seal trailers and verify required.
- Ensure yard is clean and operated in a safe manner.
- Assist Line haul and P&D Drivers with locating, positioning and other equipment requirements.
- Assist on Dock regularly.
- Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs)
- Operating a Forklift in congested areas.
- Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches.
- Other related duties as may be required.

**Your Skills and Experience**:

- Minimum of Secondary education
- Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred; at least 1-year experience driving a shunt truck is preferred.
- Class 1 license preferred but not necessary with applicable experience.
- Forklift Certification.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Self-motivated.
- Safety-minded.
- Communication skills - good.
- Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
- Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.
- Results focused.
- English, other languages considered an asset
- Able to work with little supervision
- **As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.**_

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- shunting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person