Switcher/shunter - Dorval, Canada - YRC Freight

YRC Freight

Verified Company

Dorval, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Job Summary
Drive shunt vehicles within the confines of the exterior worksite. Loading and unloading of cargo.

Job Duties

Operates shunt vehicles within the confines of the exterior worksite
Locates the required trailers in the yard
Parks trailers in locations where they are safe and readily available
Ensures that trailers are moved to locations on premises to allow for loading, unloading, parking or maintenance ensuring the appropriate trailer is moved to the appropriate dock/location
Ensures that the corresponding paperwork accompanies the appropriate trailer

Assists in and ensures the safe flow of traffic in work site and parking area

Receives and relays information to dispatcher or supervisor
Keeps dispatcher aware of which trailers are ready to move out, which have been moved, etc.
Performs pretrip inspection on trailers and at times may be required to perform minor maintenance
Operate loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks and loading docks of customers.
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses
Other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

Other duties as may be assigned in support of the dock and freight handling operation

Shift: 11PM-6:30AM

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