Transload Operator
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Job Summary
We Offer
- Location: Kamloops BC
- Job Status: Full time permanent
- Competitive pay rate: $30/hr
- Benefits: Full benefits which include dental life insurance pharmaceutical vision care chiropractor massage EAP and more... 100% paid by Arrow
- Retirement Savings: Opportunity to join RRSP matching program
- Schedule: Monday-Friday; Dayshift -40 hours a week
- Access to post-secondary scholarship opportunities for Full Time employees spouses children grandchildren (eligibility requirements apply)
- The stability of a 100 year old company and the spirit of an innovative and entrepreneurial organization
- Growth potential and career advancement opportunities
As advocates of equal opportunity we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.
Overview
In business since 1919 and still growing! Arrow is a diversified transportation logistics and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.
Arrow is a leader in Reload Operations partnering with Class 1 railways in Canada to inventory and transfer product between truck rail and container shipping to for delivery to satisfied customers.
We are looking for a TransloadOperator to join our Tkemlúps Reloadteam in Kamloops BC. Lumber steel and dry and liquid bulk goods arrive at the facility by truck or rail. The Transload Operator will safely and efficiently transfer these commodities to truck rail or container for furtherance.
Tkemlúps Transload is proudly operated as a Joint Venture enterprise between Arrow Transportation and Sc.wénwen Economic Development Corporation the business arm of Tkemlúps te Secwépemc.
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Responsibilities
- Load railcars with various commodoties which may include forestry products dry and liquid bulk goods and others
- Prepare the rail cars for loading/unloading; including a thorough inspection
- Ability tooperateor learn tooperateand maintain railcar/transloadingequipment (e.g. hoses transfer pumps portable stair systems small to medium sized equipment forklift etc.)
- Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulationsparticipateinidentifyinghazards
- Provide internal and external Customer Service excellence
- Complying withall rules and regulationsprotocolsand established metrics
- Ability to understand cross training on all functions at facility
- Can accurately fill out all necessary paperwork timesheets load reports rail car defect reports etc.
- May be asked to travel to othertransloadterminals toassistif necessary
- Understand how to properly sample and record the commodity for measurements and levels
- Assisthaulers fixing their equipment to ours checking for leaks andoperatingtheir pump as necessary
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
You Possess
- 1-2 years experience operating heavy equipment in a safety sensitive environment
- Ability to perform physically demanding work including climbing railcars and ladders working at heights crawling under railcars and walking on uneven terrain
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and use tools such as a 10 lb sledgehammer
- Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willing to work with bulk materials including hazardous commodities
- Ability to follow schedules work independently and complete daily tasks reliably
- Willingness to travel to other terminals as required
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience working with computers
- Completion of or ability to complete required safety and industry training (e.g. First Aid WHMIS TDG Rail Safe fall protection H2S SCBA emergency response commodity-specific training is an asset
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and solid interpersonal skills
- Reliable accountable and dependable
- Strong work ethic with a positive team-oriented attitude
- Flexible and able to work effectively in a diverse environment
- Embody Arrows values: Safety Integrity Responsibility Quality Teamwork and Fun!
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Arrow has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction a SmartWay Transport Partner a BCTA Clean Carrier a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion and as a Carrier of Excellence in Womens Leadership.
