General Labourer

We currently have opportunities for General Labourers at our Richardson Port Terminal located in North Vancouver, BC.  This is an opportunity to work at one of the most successful grain handling facilities in the world, which exports canola and cereal grains to countries along the Pacific Rim.  As a General Labourer you will start in an entry level position and receive training into many of our Production positions in a heavy industrial environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Heavy clean up duties such as shoveling grain spills, sweeping floors, brushing down equipment and structures, vacuuming grain residues

• Load / unload products to/from rail cars and trucks

• Participates in training of other Rail Yard duties i.e. rail car switching and locomotive operations

• Provide assistance and relief to other Production team members

• Operate equipment within defined parameters

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be capable of lifting and stacking, 50lbs, without assistance
• Ability to work safely with limited supervision in a heavy industrial environment
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
• Basic math, reasoning, and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• A desire to be cross trained and learn about our business
• Shows a learner attitude, personal initiative and diligence
• Strong work ethic and a proven safety record
• Ability to work in conditions such as confined spaces, heights, dust, and temperature extremes
• Ability to work shift work on a rotational schedule including days, evenings, and graveyard

Asset

• First Aid and Fork lift certification
• Completion of safety courses such as confined space, WHMIS, fall area
• Industrial work, Rail Yard / Locomotive, or grain handling experience