Rail Loader

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Rail Loader

Location : 5500 North Service Road E., Windsor, ON

Shift : 7AM to 3PM, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Status : Full time Permanent

Type : Existing Vacancy

Pay Rate : $21.00 per hour, plus piecework rates in accordance with the collective agreement

Benefits : Heath Coverage (including Prescription Drug, Vision, Paramedical and Dental), Employee & Family Assistance Program, Life, and AD&D Insurance

Summary of Position :

Rail Loaders are responsible for driving customers finished product onto bi-level and / or tri-level Canadian National Railway (CN) rail cars and securing the vehicles for transportation.

Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks :

• Make sure Blue Flag protection is up
• Install / remove bridge plates between the rail cars
• Drive vehicle from drop zones to loading zones, stage for rail loading
• Drive the vehicle from the loading zone, onto the loading ramp and into the rail car
• Park the vehicle following quality standards (e.g., place the seat in the fully back position, place the seat cover, and turn all accessories off, apply parking brake)
• Turn the vehicle off and exit the vehicle without causing damage
• Connect the appropriate amount of chock blocks behind the wheels of the vehicle
• Strap the wheels connecting the chock blocks
• Use a ratchet to appropriately tighten the straps
• Exit the train by climbing down the ladder railings on the outside of the rail car
• Raise / lower or remove bridge plates as needed
• Pull pins / levers to drop the hinge deck lid after you load a deck
• Ensure the loading equipment has been properly inspected
• Check vehicles for any damage and report to Supervisor or Manager
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment, this includes tooling, work vans, rail yard, etc.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities :

Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements :

Working Conditions :

This is a physically demanding position, which requires you to :

Accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.

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