Position Title: Rail Unloader Part Time

Location: 4573 Trussler Rd., Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

Shift: 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 protected, 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 ½ 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

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