Laborer

Cando Rail & Terminals • Athens Township, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Laborers 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! Laborers 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Medically fit to work in a safety sensitive environment; physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions on a site and some evening and weekends shift may be needed.
• Demonstrate initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace.
• Able to accept new challenges and responsibilities as they arise.
• Read, write, speak and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Flexibility and ability to work on various shop, maintenance, and yard tasks.
• Environmental awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Visual Thread Inspection certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate or move equipment around the yard and shop.
• Help maintain inventory of supplies and/or shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Flexibility and ability to work on various shop, maintenance, and yard tasks.
• Perform job safety analyses (JSA's) and safety meetings.
• Attend communication meetings and safety training as scheduled.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED