Vehicle Loader

Auto Logistics Providers Canada; Alliston; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Logistics Providers Canada is seeking Vehicle Loaders for our Alliston ON site on Honda property. Load vehicles onto rail cars and secure them for transport, with shifts of 6am or 9am, including potential 12-hour days.

Manual and automatic driving required; weekly pay and a family atmosphere. Responsibilities include driving vehicles onto rail cars, securing with chains or chocks, and setting up rail car equipment while maintaining safety standards; you will also train new workers and adapt

Qualifications

• Must have a Grade 12 diploma and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and understand safety materials and MSDS sheets.
• Capable of working outdoors in all weather and handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer vehicles onto rail cars from staging lines safely and efficiently.
• Secure vehicles to rail cars using 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.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and ensure proper parking locations.
• Transport vehicles to/from staging areas; assist team as needed.
• Train new employees and temporary workers; follow ALPC safety standards.

Skills

Manual transmission driving

Clean driving record

Follow written/verbal directions

All-weather endurance

Lifting heavy loads

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Auto Logistics Providers Canada is looking to hire 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 their interest. Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.