Rail Loader

Wallenius Wilhelmsen • Delta, BC

7d • $33 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) is a global leader in shipping and logistics with over 155 years of experience and almost 10,000 employees across 29 countries. In Vancouver, they operate one of Canada’s premier vehicle processing terminals, handling, accessorizing, and distributing nearly 100% of all Asian-manufactured vehicle imports for the Canadian market. They serve more than a dozen of the world’s top auto manufacturers. This role is a permanent full-time position located on Annacis Island, Delta, BC.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Have a valid BC Class 5 (Not L/N) driver's license (a MUST) and a good driving record which can be obtained from ICBC.
• Be able to proficiently drive vehicles with manual AND automatic transmissions.
• Physical requirements: frequent walking, bending, reaching, crouching, balancing, and climbing ladders (at heights of 20 feet), pushing, pulling, and lifting (up to 60 lbs.); also requires periods in confined spaces with low light.
• Be able to work both Sun to Thur AND Tue and Sat shifts
• Work primarily outdoors in all types of weather
• Able to meet production goals, commitment to quality and safe work practices
• Able to listen, comprehend and take direction well
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong communication skills
• Dependable and punctual – excellent references required

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to prepare railcars for shipment such as: opening and closing railcar doors, setting bridge plates, blowing trash out of railcars, chocking vehicles, chock replacement.
• Load and unload vehicles onto railcars in compliance with company quality standards.
• Ensure vehicles are spotted according to customer standards within the rail car.
• Ensure vehicles are properly spaced within the rail and secure vehicles according to customer standards onto outbound railcars.
• May be required to perform repairs or maintenance on safety equipment and rail cars.
• Perform maintenance on buck loader/ramps: including but not limited to lubing the railcars, graphite door tracks, and other moving mechanical parts, etc.
• Perform monthly inspections on bridge plates and paint bridge plates as needed.
• Perform other tasks necessary to maintain the rail yard, such as, picking-up trash, and broken chocks. etc.

Benefits

• Super competitive hourly wage - $37.92/hr Rail Loader rate guaranteed ONLY on Sunday (Mon to Thurs, if put in Yard, will be $33.45/hr)
• Additional company-paid 15% RRSP Contribution (No Matching required)
• 100% company-paid extended health benefits, medical, dental and vision coverages
• In-depth paid training up to 5-6 weeks
• Collaborative teams and supportive supervisor in a union working environment
• Stability and security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees