Shunt Operator

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & vacation

RRSP matching program

Tuition scholarship program up to $8,5

Career development support

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to move trailers and assist with yard material handling. You will weigh incoming and outgoing materials and ensure accuracy in inventory.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of experience, hold a Class 5 license, and are bilingual. A safety-conscious mindset and teamwork are essential for success in our Montreal yard.

Qualifications

• Must drive and operate a heavy manual transmission truck.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Bilingualism is an asset and advantageous.
• Strong awareness of health and safety protocols.
• Good priority management and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Receive metal and transport to designated locations within yard.
• Unload trucks and verify material quality upon receipt.
• Deliver car bodies and ferrous materials to shredder area.
• Transport bins with non-ferrous materials.
• Perform material identification tests using magnets or products.
• Assess non-saleable material cuts and quality.
• Take physical inventory counts as scheduled.
• Record weights on arrival and departure reports.
• Greasing machine parts when required and wash as needed.

Skills

Heavy truck operation

Class 5 driver’s license

Bilingual (English/French)

Health and safety awareness

Priority management

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Canada)

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees andthe ongoing trust and support of our customers.

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees andthe ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the yearsevolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metalrecycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing ofsolder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial andmining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, moresustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environmentthat is also a lot of fun!

Job Description

Under the authority of the Plant Supervisor, the incumbent, using a shunter, is responsible for moving various equipment trailers as well as performing all other material handling operations requiring the use of their machine. The incumbent carries out the weighing of various materials entering or leaving the yard.

What you will be responsible for:

• Receiving metal and transport it to the appropriate locations
• Unloading trucks and verify the quality of the material
• Deliver car bodies and other ferrous materials to the shredder loading area
• Transport bins containing non‑ferrous materials
• Perform material identification tests using the appropriate products or magnets
• Assess cuts of material that are not saleable
• Take physical inventory counts of material in stock according to the established schedule
• Record in reports the weights of material upon arrival at and departure from the site
• Grease, as required, the various parts of the machine requiring lubrication
• Wash the machine when required

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You are able to drive and operate a heavy manual transmission truck
• You hold a valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• You have at least one year of experience in a similar position
• You are bilingual (an asset)
• You demonstrate strong awareness of occupational health and safety
• You have good priority management skills
• You have strong communication skills
• You enjoy working as part of a team