Shunt Driver

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Canadian agriculture is seeking a dedicated Shunt Driver to ensure the efficient movement of goods within their distribution yard. This role is vital for maintaining operational flow and requires a reliable individual with strong driving skills and safety awareness. The company values its employees and offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that prioritizes family values and continuous growth while contributing to a legacy of over 110 years in the agri-business sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Top of the industry assigned equipment

Learning and Development Programs

Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Wellness Program

Company Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of driving experience or truck driving school graduate with 3 years.
• Possession of an Ontario Class AZ license with a clear driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Safely move trailers and containers within the warehouse or distribution yard.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of shunt trucks.

Skills

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Basic Maintenance

Education

Ontario Class AZ License

Truck Driving School Graduate

Job description

Shunt Driver

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Shunt for our Milling division based in Hanover, ON.

P&H Milling

P&H is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.

From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Montreal, Quebec; Acton, Hanover, and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.

Wage and Benefits

Wage: $30.83/hour

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

• Top of the industry assigned equipment!
• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Shunt Driver to join our team. As a Shunt Driver, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers and containers within our warehouse or distribution yard. This is a critical role that ensures the smooth flow of goods in and out of our facility.

Day to Day

We offer a variety of shifts to accommodate different schedules.

• Shunter 1:
  Hours: 12:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  Days: Monday – Friday
• Shunter 2:
  Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  Days: Monday – Friday
• Shunter 3:
  Monday – Thursday: 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM
  Friday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Shunter 4 (Spare):
  Hours: Vary based on operational needs
  Coverage: Wednesday – Sunday and Holidays/Driver Coverage

Responsibilities

• Operate dry box or bulk tankers to move goods to designated parking spots or loading docks.
• Organize inventory by positioning trailers in a manner that facilitates efficient loading and unloading operations.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while operating vehicles within the yard, including obeying speed limits and maintaining awareness of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of shunt trucks, reporting any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse personnel, truck drivers, and other team members to coordinate trailer movements and ensure smooth operations.
• Complete necessary paperwork or electronic logs related to trailer movements, inventory counts, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on shunt trucks to keep them in good working order.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Class AZ license along with a clear drivers abstract and medical in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience is required or truck driving school graduate and 3 years of experience.
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work morning, afternoon, and evening start times per customer delivery requests.

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned, and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values, honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. We welcome applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.