Truck Loader

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Manufacturing or production

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Remove metal pieces from furnace when colour or metal indicates proper forging temperature
• Place metal pieces in furnace
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Overhead Crane Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Metal

Aviation special processes

• Heat treatment

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Strapping machine
• Hoists or winches
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Loader
• Overhead crane

Type of industry experience

• Automobile and Trucking industry

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available