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Agropur is looking for a Shunter that requires an AZ license. As a Shunter you will have to organize the trailers in the shipping yard to ensure all shipping and loading is expedited in a safe and efficient manner. Works to ensure and contribute to the efficient operation of the production and shipping of product at Don Mills.

Starting at $29.21 per hour plus shift premiums ($0.80) with a gradual increase up to 6000 hours worked.

Work schedule – 11h am to 7h pm (Monday – Friday)

What’s involved in this role:

• Moves trailers throughout the shipping yard in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operates Shunt tractor in a safe and efficient manner in accordance all Company safety procedures and regulations.

• Park all trailers in accordance with Company guidelines and procedures.

• Adheres to all posted speed limit signs throughout the yard.

• Adheres to all designated schedules and timetables for all loading doors as per the Load-out Coordinator’s instructions.

• Communicates to supervisors on any spills, quality issues, accidents and damages to any piece of equipment or the yard immediately.

• Completes all re-fuelling of reefer fuel tanks.

• Starts reefers prior to loading and checks temperature settings.  Adjusts as required.

• Responsible for the safe chocking of each trailer after the trailer has been placed in position for loading.

• Daily completes an audit of the trailers in the yard and their contents.

• Maintains the organization and placement of trailers in the shipping yard.

• Ensures that the empty case dock doors and the shipping loading dock doors, are supplied with trailers to ensure an efficient operation.

• Communicate with external drivers to direct in-bound/out-bound loads to the appropriate areas.

• Performs any other duties as reasonably assigned by supervisor.

What you need to join our team:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience.

• Must have completed and obtained appropriate licensing for this position, specifically an A-Z license.  Company may consider assisting candidates to licensed.

• Must have a clean driving record

• Previous experience in similar operation would also be considered an asset.

• Candidate must have a sound work ethic.

• Must have excellent written, oral and communication skills.

• Computer skills are also an asset.

• Candidates must work in a professional and timely manner.

• Applicant must comply with all personal protective equipment, GMP’s and all Health & Safety Procedures.

Benefits:

• The candidates would participate in the Company’s Benefits Plan after 60 worked days and in the Pension Plan after one year of service.

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