Truck Loader

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Noisy
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Build pallets
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Pick orders and stock
• Weigh materials and goods
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Boxes

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program