Shunter (Nights)

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Job Description:

Job Description:

Are you ready to work for the best fleet in Eastern Ontario

Giant Tiger (GT Wholesale) is looking for dynamic individuals to join one of Canadas largest iconic retail brands as a Shunter!

Giant Tiger Trucking has an exciting opportunity for Licensed AZ Drivers to join our Yard Shunt Team based out of our Johnstown Ontario Distribution Facility. We are looking for experienced drivers who are looking to learn new skills and become peer leaders. Our shunters arent just shunters - they are critical in our best-in-class safety system.

Shunter Job Schedule:

This posting is for our PM Shunt Crew with a shift of 6pm - 6am. You will be working continental 12 Hour Shifts based on a two-week 2-2-3 shift pattern with static night shifts no days to nights or nights to days.

Shunting Role Highlights

• Performing yard shunting duties to help with outbound delivery mandate

• Perform Pre & Post Trip Inspections playing a direct role in safety of the fleet

• Direct equipment into out of service queue for repair

• Responsible to track and record reefer hours and Hub Odometer Readings

• Local radius hiking of equipment to vendor service providers

• Work closely with Dispatch to report issues in the yard or equipment

• Working with Transportation Team to improve yard flow management and efficiencies

• Provide shunting relief coverage for our Brockville Distribution Center

• Assist with winter control operations in yard using various equipment and machinery

• Ability to grow in position learning new skills like B-Trains LCV Converter Dollies ETC.

• Additional workload available across Tiger Trucking

Job Requirements:

• Shunting experience & knowledge of transportation functions

• Possess a valid AZ or Class 1 license and 3 years of verifiable driving experience. (Willing to train new licensed drivers with the right attitude)

• Safety first mentality with clean drivers abstract / CVOR Abstract

• Ability to perform manual labor and work in all weather conditions

• Very strong knowledge of Shipping & Transportation functions

• Excellent communication & Strong problem-solving skills

• Exceptional attitude and a willingness to learn new things

• Superior decision-making skills ability to handle fast paced situations

• Ability to help peer mentor and coach newly hired drivers

• Self-motivated in keeping 200 trailers organized

• Ability to drive in all conditions including rain snow sunlight and darkness is needed

• Possess the understanding and ability to drive Manual Transmissions

Perks:

• Company uniform allowance

• Company paid cell phone

• Boot allowance after three months

• Giant Tiger Store Discounts - 20% on clothing 10% on grocery

• Full medical/dental benefits available

• 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micro market in lunchroom with subsidized snacks and meals

• Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year

• Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one

Schedule:

Continental 12 Hour Shifts based on a two-week 2-2-3 shift pattern with static nights (no days to nights or nights to days).

*CLOSE DATE: This job will close to internal applications on Friday September 26 2025 at 11:59 pm*

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Job Requisition:

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but dont yet meet all the criteria We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role but also contribute to our diverse equal and inclusive culture.

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