Line Loader / Unloader

Overall Function:

The role of Line Loader / Unloader involves handling, moving, loading and/or unloading materials by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment. They load and/or unload parts and finished goods onto and off of the conveyer system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
• Move product or parts onto and off of conveyor system, or trailers
• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
• Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses
• Operate equipment to dump materials such as coal, ore and grain into or to remove materials from railway cars, trucks or other vehicles
• Operate pump trucks to transfer products to and from other storage areas
• May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling orders, assist in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstation.
• Additional related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Capable of repeated physical effort, lifting/carrying up to 20kg
• High school diploma.
• Experience in a warehouse or production facility.
• Able to communicate in English, verbal and written
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Ability to stand on feet during working shift hours.
• Ability to use standard hand and small power tools is an asset.

Core Competencies:

• Strong focus on tasks assigned and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Professional work ethic, flexible, detail oriented.
• Strong team player.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality procedures.

Physical Job Demand:

Walking: May be required to perform 7 - 8 hours per shift.

Standing: May be required to perform 7 - 8 hours per shift.

Sitting: May be required to perform 7 - 8 hours per shift

Lift Floor to waist: May be required to perform 4 - 5 hours per shift not consecutive up to 20kg.

Lift Waist to Shoulder: May be required to perform 4 - 5 hours per shift not consecutive up to 20kg.

Stair Climbing: May be required, up to 6 steps.

Ability to Use Hands: Required to Hold, Grip; Lift, Push, Pull.

Repetitive Movements & Exposure:

Required to perform 7-8 hours per shift.

Bending and/or Twisting:

Back: Able to bend and twist Back 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Neck: Able to bend and twist Neck 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Wrist: Able to bend and twist Wrist 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Waist: Able to bend and twist Back 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Above Shoulder Activity:

Pushing: light, less than 5 - 6 hours per shift.

Pulling: light, less than 5 - 6 hours per shift.

Chemical Exposure:

• None

Environmental Exposure:

• Able to work in an environment with equipment and machine noise.

Motorized Vehicle Operation

• None.

Restrictions Related to Medications (Specify):

• Must be free from all recreational substances including alcohol.
• Any medication that hinders ability to perform any task listed in Job Demand.