ShippingLoader Operator

Working at Walker

At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States.We care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our communities.Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.

About the Job

At Walker Aggregates were looking for a skilled and safety-focused Shipping Loader Operator to join our team at the Port Elgin Depot.

In this role youll be at the heart of our operationsresponsible for loading and moving aggregate materials efficiently while ensuring every shipment meets our high standards. Youll also have the opportunity to support scalehouse operations giving you a dynamic mix of equipment operation customer interaction and administrative responsibilities.

If you enjoy hands-on work thrive in a team environment and want to be part of a fast-paced quarry operation this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Hourly Rate: $29.50

What youll be doing

As a key member of our operations team you will:

• Operate a shipping loader safely and efficiently to load aggregate materials onto customer and company trucks
• Perform pre-operational inspections routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on equipment
• Work closely with dispatch to ensure accurate product selection and load quantities
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment including stockpile and loading areas
• Monitor truck flow and communicate clearly with drivers and team members to keep operations running smoothly

Scalehouse Support (as needed):

• Weigh inbound and outbound trucks with accuracy
• Prepare and issue load tickets and receipts
• Handle cash transactions and maintain accurate records
• Deliver excellent customer service to drivers contractors and visitors
• Maintain shipping documentation and inventory records
• Report equipment issues safety concerns or discrepancies promptly to your supervisor

Heres What You Need

• Minimum 2 years experience operating a loader preferably in a quarry or similar environment.

• Valid G license in good standing

• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with routine equipment maintenance.

• Experience operating a shipping loader or working in shipping logistics is an asset.

• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with drivers contractors and colleagues.

• Cash-handling and basic record-keeping experience.

• Common Core training or equivalent quarry certification is an asset.

• Comfortable with basic computer systems and data entry.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Whats in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on

• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry

• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair human-led process.

At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.