Loader - Brant, Canada - Walters Group Inc

Walters Group Inc

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Brant, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why Walters?

Profit Sharing and Group Retirement Savings Plan
Certified as Great Place to Work Canada 2020
Named as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Employee Family Scholarship program
Generous Premium hourly rates for shift work positions
Flexible health benefits that work for you and your family
Great culture, Familyorientated and community involvement initiatives
Safety orientation & rewards program

The Loader is responsible for planning loads and building them according to transportation requirements. The Loader is also responsible for accurate recordkeeping of the pieces loaded on the trailer.

Main responsibilities will include:

Load Planning and Building of structural steel loads
Identify the pieces to go on the load based on load summaries provided and select the appropriate trailer based on transportation requirements.
Build loads onto the trailers taking into consideration size/length, weights of the pieces and Ontario's Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and regulations.
Rig, hoist and move material safely onto the trailer. Operate cranes to safely and efficiently place steel pieces on the trailer.
Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
Ensure all paperwork matches the Bill of Lading.
Identify the piece mark of each piece being loaded and itemize the piece in the correct column accurately identifying which trailer that piece went on. Ensure all pieces on the load are accounted for in the paperwork associated with that trailer.
Trains junior loaders on safe and efficient crane, rigging and load building techniques.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Required:

Completion of Secondary School
Ability to build loads of structural steel
Ability to operate forklift and other machinery
Ability to operate overhead crane

Skills, knowledge and Competency Requirements:

Knowledge of transportation requirements and load building including proper blocking and dunnage placement.
Understanding of weight balance and center of gravity
Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
Accurate recordkeeping
Strong time management skills
Advanced problem solving skills
A team player, who can interrelate and operate efficiently with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment
Organization Skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities
Strong time management skills
Accurate recordkeeping
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask

Working Conditions

Working indoors and outdoors year round
Manual dexterity
Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.- #IND1