Equipment Operator

Transload is the multi-commodity product transfer from one transportation vehicle to another including inventory, storage, if required.

Successful applicants will be hired as an Equipment Operator, Transload employee where they will be required to train and qualify on the duties of:

• Manual daily labour associated with resizing/restacking lumber lifts for export
• Operating lift trucks unloading from truck or rail to ground, loading export containers
• Blocking, bracing securing railcars for unloading/loading
• Interpreting and completing paperwork associated with the loading/unloading of railcars and containers

• Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions and exposure to dust, pollen, noise and vibrations
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 70 pounds (32 kg)

Employment Requirements:

• This job is considered safety sensitive so you need to have a drug test
• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Lift-truck operator certification (Class 4/5)
• Proficiency in the operation of lift-truck, up to 50,000 pounds capacity
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Customer service driven, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The work location:

Employment requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED).
• Valid driver's license.
• Lift-truck operator certification.
• Proficiency in the operation of lift-truck, up to 21,000 pounds (10,000 kg) capacity.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Asset:
Class 1 driver's license.

The ideal candidate profile:

• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to different situations.
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Constantly alert and always prepared for unusual conditions or circumstances.
• Conform to safety procedures and maintain a high level of safety awareness in the work environment.
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Basic computer skills.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.