Labourers with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading, unloading and securement of product to railcars. 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 3 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 7 years!

Job Description

Labourers with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading, unloading and securement of product to railcars. Working in a customer-oriented environment, the Labourer must work well in teams to maximize efficiency while demonstrating a strong initiative and safety focus.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in clear and concise job briefings.
• Operate equipment such as lift truck, genie lift, spacer machine, etc. according to the safety rules and regulations of Cando and its customer.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing frames and supplies in stock and recording locations of inventory.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying frames are listed in production/shipping orders.
• Prepare stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, placing, loading, scanning, and capping/securing product on truck and/or railcar.
• Lift 25 lb rods into caps above head height and secure by pulling a chain through the rod; ratchet turnbuckles on chains until chain is tight and load is secure, lift and sort 20 lb spacers to support production.
• 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 Shift Supervisor
• Work and operate equipment according to customer and Cando's safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure the 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 checks 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 forklift, genie lift, and railcar.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions on a site 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.

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.