Position Title: Rail Unloader Part Time

Location: 4573 Trussler Rd., Ayr, ON N0B 1E0Shift: 7:00AM to 3:00PM.

Monday to Friday, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed

Status: Part Time, no guarantee of hours

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

Type: Vacancy

Summary of Position:AWC Operations Canada (AWCC) performs many logistics functions.

Some of these are real time yard management, real time data transfers, real time vehicle direct locating, dealer delivery, import / export preparations, rail car preparation and switching, rail car loading and unloading, and extensive assembly plant operations.

Rail Unloaders are responsible for off-loading vehicles from bi-level and/or tri-level rail cars, as well as shuttling vehicles within the AWCC yard.

Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks: Make sure Blue Flag protection is up

Enter and exit the train by climbing down the ladder railings on the outside of the rail car

Install the bridge plates between the rail cars

Raise/lower bridge plates as needed

Pull pins/levers to drop the hinge deck lid, when needed

Ensure the loading equipment has been properly inspected

Disconnect and store chock blocks

Drive the vehicle from within the rail car, down a loading ramp

Ensure vehicle is scanned for inventory

Park the vehicle in designated location

Make sure the left tire is parked on the line (inside)Leave at least 10'' minimum between bumpers

Turn all accessories OFF (e.g., radio, heat, AC, windshield wipers, etc.)Put sun visor in upright position

Make sure all windows are up Put the driver''s seat in the back position

Place the keys in designated area

Make sure seat protection is completely covering the seat

Make sure there is floor protection, and it is straight

Fold in side-view mirrors

Complete and sign all relevant paperwork





Turn the vehicle off and exit the vehicle without causing damage

Check vehicles for any damage and report to Supervisor or Manager

Remove bridge plates

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment, this includes tooling, work vans, rail yard, etc.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required: Exhibit behaviour and conduct that fosters a positive work atmosphere

Ability to interact with others effectively and communicate diplomatically

Ability to read, write and interpret documents (e.g., Safety Data Sheets, locations cards, work orders, vehicle identification numbers, etc.) Ability to effectively react to change and work in a variety of situations

Ability to adhere to quality standards and safe work practices

Ability to work with limited supervision

Ability to use hand tools (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, hammer, etc.)Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements: High school diploma, or equivalent

Minimum 1-year heavy labour experience Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles

Valid full G driver''s license Communicate in English; Ability to read, write and interpret documents

Subject to third party Pre-employment Medical Assessment

Subject to Background check including Driver''s Abstract and Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions: Work conducted outside in all types of weather, including extreme weather conditions

Work at a quick pace

Work in tight spaces

Personal Protective Equipment provided includes safety vest, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat and coveralls

This is a physically demanding position,



which requires you to: Ability to get in/out of vehicles driver side door with minimal door opening clearance (only 12'')Good sense of balance, working at a height of approximately 15 ft. above ground

Climbing (climbing up or down a ladder on the side of the rail car to enter or exit the train)Carrying & lifting, including above head (chock blocks weigh 3.5-4 kg/8-9 lbs., bridge plates weigh approx. 23 kg/50 lbs., ratchets weigh 1 kg/2 lbs.)Reaching (bridge plates are passed from below to overhead when placing them on the highest level(s) of the rail cars

Pushing & pulling (pins on deck lids are pulled out and chock blocks are secured by pushing on a pin with the thumb or finger, with 9 kg/20lbs of force.

Ratcheting, tension in the handle at the highest point of tension on the chock block 12 kg/27 lbs.)Gripping (holding steering wheel, gripping rungs of the ladder while climbing using 3-points of contact, grip force while climbing onto the train must be at least of the body weight, holding ratchet handle with hands while tightening requiring a grip force of at least 12 kg/27 lbs.)Stoop, crouch, bend (any worker taller than 160 cm/ 5'' 3'' must bend the neck and/or body to walk through tri-level rail cars, work with chock blocks on the floor of the rail car)Kneel, squat, crawl (while working with chock blocks and straps)Sitting (driving vehicle)Standing & Walking (working inside rail cars, walking in the yard)Good visual ability

Good hearing ability

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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