Walters Inc. Hiring For Loader at Princeton, ON Full Time

Why Walters?

• Profit Sharing and Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Certified as Great Place to Work Canada 2019, 2020 and 2021
• Named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• Employee Family Scholarship program
• Generous Premium hourly rates for shift work positions
• Flexible health benefits that work for you and your family
• Great culture, Family-orientated and community involvement initiatives
• Safety orientation & rewards program
• Bi-weekly lunch program

The Loader is responsible for planning loads and building them according to transportation requirements. The Loader is also responsible for accurate recordkeeping of the pieces loaded on the trailer.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Load Planning and Building of structural steel loads
• Identify the pieces to go on the load based on load summaries provided and select the appropriate trailer based on transportation requirements.
• Build loads onto the trailers taking into consideration size/length, weights of the pieces and Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and regulations.
• Rig, hoist and move material safely onto the trailer. Operate cranes to safely and efficiently place steel pieces on the trailer.
• Apply dunnage to properly secure the pieces.
• Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Ensure all paperwork matches the Bill of Lading.
• Identify the piece mark of each piece being loaded and itemize the piece in the correct column accurately identifying which trailer that piece went on. Ensure all pieces on the load are accounted for in the paperwork associated with that trailer.
• Trains junior loaders on safe and efficient crane, rigging and load building techniques.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required

• Ability to build loads of structural steel
• Ability to operate forklift and other machinery
• Ability to operate overhead crane

Skills, knowledge and Competency Requirements

• Knowledge of transportation requirements and load building including proper blocking and dunnage placement.
• Understanding of weight balance and center of gravity
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
• Accurate recordkeeping
• Strong time management skills

Working Conditions

• Working indoors and outdoors year round
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

#zr #IND1