Forklift Operators/Laborers with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product and the flow of storage containers to proper storage areas. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando's Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada's Best Managed Company for 8 years!

Forklift Operators/Laborer's with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product and the flow of storage containers to proper storage areas. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Operators must work well in teams and independently to maximize efficiency while demonstrating a strong initiative and safety focus. Operators work on the exterior of the plant only, in all weather conditions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as lift truck, lift truck attachments, genie lift, etc. according to the safety rules and regulations of Cando and its customer
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing storage containers in stock and recording locations of inventory
• Load and offloaded products from flatbed trailers
• Organize racking and containers by MAC I.D. numbers, and deliver racking to shipping docks in inclement weather.
• Sweep and powerwash scrap area and scales when necessary
• Document product shipment by recording units shipped
• Load tin scales with scrap materials as needed, empty scrap hoppers into scrap bins
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Programs; conduct job hazard analysis, report unsafe working conditions, and ensure they are repaired immediately
• Contribute to team effort by assisting other team members in all functions of the job; take direction from Cando Supervisor and Customer Team Leaders
• Perform daily equipment inspections, and keep equipment clean of garbage and debris
• Ensure the customer site is clean, tidy, organized, and a safe work place at all times

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with the ability to meet daily demands and function in busy situations
• Ability to operate and perform daily maintenance on required machinery including the ability to change clamps and exchange propane cylinders
• Medically fit to work in a safety sensitive environment; physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from truck and forklift
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions at a plant that operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week
• Demonstrate initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace
• Able to accept new challenges and responsibilities as they arise
• General knowledge of computer systems, business equipment, and shipping documents

Education & Experience

• Training will be provided; Must be able to hold and maintain required certification
• Experience operating forklifts, genie lifts, etc is preferred

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.