Port General Laborer (No Experience Needed)

Reefer Sales and Service

Position: Port General Laborer

Location: Nova Scotia

About You:

• You are a highly driven and motivated individual with a passion for working in a fast-paced environment, logistics, transportation and culture, with the objective of delivering premium service experience in an established market presence that reflects our company’s core values: Family, Loyalty, Integrity and Quality.
• You possess exemplary interpersonal skills, pride yourself on your ability to provide exceptional service and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Duties:

• Repair & maintain reefer containers, and gensets (No prior knowledge or Experience Needed)
• Pre-Trip and builds for containers coming off ship going on- track (No prior knowledge or Experience Needed)
• Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs.
• Must be able to diagnose and perform proper repairs
• Conform to all safety and health standards
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• Detailed and well-organized individual.
• Any mechanical knowledge would be an asset
• Experience using hand or power tools would be beneficial
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Must be able to be “on-call” for after-hours service
• Must have own tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb, and/or sit frequently throughout the duration of the day
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Strong computer skills, with intermediate to advanced abilities in Microsoft Office (Would be an asset)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred, but not required)

**Important to note that this position will require overtime work during busy periods/ seasons. **

This role includes competitive compensation and eligible benefits (medical, dental, vision) after completing your probationary period of (3) months of active employment.

Reefer Sales & Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nova Scotia (required)

Work Location: In person