Vehicle Loader

Auto Logistics Providers Canada; Alliston; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Auto Logistics Providers Canada in Alliston, ON is hiring full-time Vehicle Loaders to load new vehicles onto trains for transport on Honda property. Shifts rotate with 6am or 9am starts, up to 12 hours, including weekends, and flexibility is required.

Responsibilities include driving vehicles onto rail cars, securing with chains or chocks, setting up bridge plates, operating ramps, checking for damage, and training new staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma is required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Able to drive both standard and automatic vehicles.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles on rail cars and secure them for transport.
• Secure vehicles to rail cars with chains or chocks as required.
• Set up rail car bridge plates and raise/lower rail car decks.
• Open/Close rail car doors and operate loading ramps.
• Check vehicles for damage and drive to/from staging areas.
• Train new employees and adapt to changing needs.
• Adhere to safety standards and work as part of a team.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Balance and physical fitness

Drive both manual and automatic

Read MSDS

Teamwork

Ability to follow directions

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers)

MSDS reading

Job description

Auto Logistics Providers Canada is looking to hire Full Time Vehicle Loaders for our Alliston ON location on the Honda property. This position will be to load the new vehicles onto the trains for transport.

We load Vehicles Monday-Saturday with either a 6am or 9am start time - your schedule will vary and you must be flexible with both shifts and up to 12 hour shifts depending on the needs for the day. We currently rotate start times and shifts for all rail loaders. You also need to be able to drive a manual transmission/stick shift vehicle.

We pay weekly and have a wonderful family atmosphere.

General Description

Load vehicles on rail cars and secure vehicles in the rail cars or ensure vehicles are parking in the proper spots.

Essential Duties

• Drive customer vehicles onto rail cars from staging lines in a safe and efficient manner
• Secure customer vehicles to rail cars by using chains or chocks as required by manufacturer
• Set-up rail car bridge plates
• Raise and lower rail car decks
• Open/Close rail car doors
• Operate loading ramps
• Check vehicles for damage
• Drive vehicles to/from staging areas
• Various duties as assigned or required to help the facility function in a team environment
• Adhere to all ALPC and AAR safety standards
• Train new employees and temporary workers
• Ability to react to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work with a team of other rail associates
• Work in tight spaces on railcars

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 diploma
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Able to follow directions, both written and verbal
• Able to drive both standard and automatic automobiles
• Able to adhere to strict quality standards without variance
• Good visual ability
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand MSDS
• Must have a good sense of balance
• Able to work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds over head
• Able to push, pull, or carry up to 85 pounds
• Able to pass Safe Driving, Rail and Buck Ramp quizzes with 80% accuracy or better
• Able to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions

Accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. If your application requires accommodation, please contact email [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for your interest. Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.