Shunter

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

Every role at Agropur is designed to create value and contribute to collective performance.

Agropur is looking for a Shunter that requires an AZ license. As a Shunter you will have to organize the trailers in the shipping yard to ensure all shipping and loading is expedited in a safe and efficient manner. Works to ensure and contribute to the efficient operation of the production and shipping of product at Don Mills.

A context that allows you to maximize your impact:

• Starting at $29.21 per hour plus shift premiums ($0.80) with a gradual increase up to 6000 hours worked.

• Work schedule – 11h am to 7h pm (Monday – Friday)

• The candidates would participate in the Company’s Benefits Plan after 60 worked days and in the Pension Plan after one year of service.

The levers through which you will make an impact:

• Moves trailers throughout the shipping yard in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operates Shunt tractor in a safe and efficient manner in accordance all Company safety procedures and regulations.

• Park all trailers in accordance with Company guidelines and procedures.

• Adheres to all posted speed limit signs throughout the yard.

• Adheres to all designated schedules and timetables for all loading doors as per the Load-out Coordinator’s instructions.

• Communicates to supervisors on any spills, quality issues, accidents and damages to any piece of equipment or the yard immediately.

• Completes all re-fuelling of reefer fuel tanks.

• Starts reefers prior to loading and checks temperature settings. Adjusts as required.

• Responsible for the safe chocking of each trailer after the trailer has been placed in position for loading.

• Daily completes an audit of the trailers in the yard and their contents.

• Maintains the organization and placement of trailers in the shipping yard.

• Ensures that the empty case dock doors and the shipping loading dock doors, are supplied with trailers to ensure an efficient operation.

• Communicate with external drivers to direct in-bound/out-bound loads to the appropriate areas.

• Performs any other duties as reasonably assigned by supervisor.

What will enable you to create value:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience.

• Must have completed and obtained appropriate licensing for this position, specifically an A-Z license. Company may consider assisting candidates to licensed.

• Must have a clean driving record

• Previous experience in similar operation would also be considered an asset.

• Candidate must have a sound work ethic.

• Must have excellent written, oral and communication skills.

• Computer skills are also an asset.

• Candidates must work in a professional and timely manner.

• Applicant must comply with all personal protective equipment, GMP’s and all Health & Safety Procedures.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.