Shunter (Nights)

Job Description

Are you ready to work for the best fleet in Eastern Ontario?

Giant Tiger (GT Wholesale) is looking for dynamic individuals to join one of Canada’s largest iconic retail brands as a Shunter!

Giant Tiger Trucking has an exciting opportunity for Licensed AZ Drivers to join our Yard Shunt Team based out of our Johnstown, Ontario Distribution Facility. We are looking for experienced drivers who are looking to learn new skills and become peer leaders. Our shunters aren’t just shunters - they are critical in our best-in-class safety system.

Shunter Job Schedule :

This posting is for our PM Shunt Crew with a shift of 6pm - 6am. You will be working continental 12 Hour Shifts based on a two-week 2-2-3 shift pattern with static night shifts – no days to nights or nights to days.

Shunting Role Highlights

Performing yard shunting duties to help with outbound delivery mandate

Perform Pre & Post Trip Inspections playing a direct role in safety of the fleet

Direct equipment into out of service queue for repair

Responsible to track and record reefer hours and Hub Odometer Readings

Local radius hiking of equipment to vendor service providers

Work closely with Dispatch to report issues in the yard or equipment

Working with Transportation Team to improve yard flow management and efficiencies

Provide shunting relief coverage for our Brockville Distribution Center

Assist with winter control operations in yard using various equipment and machinery

Ability to grow in position learning new skills like B-Trains, LCV, Converter Dollies, ETC.

Additional workload available across Tiger Trucking

Job Requirements :

Shunting experience & knowledge of transportation functions

Possess a valid AZ or Class 1 license and 3 years of verifiable driving experience. (Willing to train new licensed drivers with the right attitude)

Safety first mentality with clean drivers abstract / CVOR Abstract

Ability to perform manual labor and work in all weather conditions

Very strong knowledge of Shipping & Transportation functions

Excellent communication & Strong problem-solving skills

Exceptional attitude and a willingness to learn new things

Superior decision-making skills, ability to handle fast paced situations

Ability to help peer mentor and coach newly hired drivers

Self-motivated in keeping 200 trailers organized

Ability to drive in all conditions including, rain, snow, sunlight and darkness is needed

Possess the understanding and ability to drive Manual Transmissions

Perks :

Company uniform allowance

Company paid cell phone

Boot allowance after three months

Giant Tiger Store Discounts - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery

Full medical / dental benefits available

24 / 7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micro market in lunchroom with subsidized snacks and meals

Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year

Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one

Schedule :

Continental 12 Hour Shifts based on a two-week 2-2-3 shift pattern with static nights (no days to nights or nights to days).

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