Business Unit: Cascade Carriers L.P.
Position: Yard Operator
Location: Calgary, AB
Let Cascade Carriers be your last place of employment!
Cascade Carriers is well known in the bulk transportation industry with terminals in Calgary and Sherwood Park. We utilize specialized trailers, operating one of the largest fleets of Pneumatic Dry Bulk Trailers in Western Canada, providing service to Customers in the Ready-Mix and the Oil and Natural Gas Industry.
We are accepting applications for a dependable and enthusiastic Yard Operator based out of Calgary, AB.
- At Cascade Carriers “Safety is our #1 Priority”, our goal is to bring you home safe to your family at the end of your shift. The “Health and Safety” of our employees shall not be compromised.
- Our philosophy is “If we can’t do it safely, we will find another way”.
- We endeavor to create an exceptional work life balance for our team.
- We strive to achieve a superior level of customer service by focusing on the goal of attaining “Excellence in everything we do.”
- Integrity is a cornerstone of long-term success; it serves as the foundation of our value system. Simply put: “If we say it – we do it.
We offer:
- A Safety Oriented Work Environment - Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
- Benefit Package - dental, extended health care and life insurance after 3 months probationary period
- Outstanding Pension Plan – company matched!
- Extensive training programs
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and procedures
- General maintenance, labour, and upkeep of shop, warehouse and yard facilities including but not limited to; yard checks, grading of yard, snow removal, mowing, trash collection, changing lights, re-painting posts and lines, dust collector, etc.
- Loading and unloading of various products per customer requirements from warehouse, silo, or trailers.
- Assist with parts pick up and deliveries.
- Employees may be asked to perform other company related duties (as assigned) that fall within the team leader’s discretion.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience of operating light duty equipment (i.e. Forklift, Wheel Loader, Auger, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to lift up to 75 lbs on a regular basis throughout the shift.
- Must be capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to complete all required training (Forklift, Wheel Loader, Confined Space, Fall Protection, etc.)
- Willing to work in a team atmosphere
- Detailed and flexible approach to work assignments
- Leads by example with integrity
Cascade Carriers L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Cascade are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We thank all applicants, but only those being considered will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
