Loader

Position Summary:

This role involves physical work in a warehouse setting, focusing on loading and unloading trucks, handling siding products safely, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting shipping operations.

Pay Rate: $22.04/hr

• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Loading & unloading of trucks
• Responsible for loading product onto truck
• Ensure that the product is loaded properly i.e. the counts are correct and that there are two people handling one box – one on each end and with the box turned on its side
• Use proper lifting techniques when handling/moving boxes of siding
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean workplace i.e. all garbage is to be picked up as well as any wood to avoid any accidents with the forklifts
• Sweeping warehouse, loading area and shipping office
• Loading of all tautliners and flatbeds with the help of two other loaders
• Responsible for opening and closing curtains on tautliner and applying straps around each crate
• Ensure that the load is secure and that all steps have been taken to ensure the load will arrive safely at its destination
• Responsible to break up crates of siding in order to hand bomb the product into van
• Emptying garbage during shift
• Must be able to pick a product and create a crate when necessary
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if needed
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor/ Manager

Education and Certifications:

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not a requirement
• Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program
• Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly
• Good communication skills
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills