General Labourer / Grain Handler

Come on down to the annual Prince George Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, April 18th , 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Roll-A-Dome, 2588 Rec Place Drive. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Position: General Labourer / Grain Handler EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. (PRG) operates a state-of-the-art grain shipping facility on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert. The terminal receives grain by rail and processes, sorts and stores grain for loading onto ships bound for markets worldwide. PRG is currently accepting resumes for the position of General Labourer (GL). As a GL, you will start in an entry-level position and receive training in many of our Production positions in a heavy industrial environment. Responsibilities: * Heavy clean-up duties include shovelling, sweeping floors, brushing down equipment and structures, vacuuming grain residues. * Load/unload products to/from rail cars and trucks. * Participates in training of other Rail Yard duties, i.e. rail car switching and locomotive operations. * Operate equipment within defined parameters. * Other duties as assigned.Qualifications: * Minimum Grade 12 Diploma, GED or equivalent industrial experience. * Must be capable of lifting and stacking, 50lbs, without assistance. * Ability to work safely with limited supervision in a heavy industrial environment. * Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills. * Basic math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. * A desire to be cross-trained and learn about our business. * Shows a learner's attitude, personal initiative and diligence. * Ability to work in conditions such as confined spaces, heights, dust, and temperature extremes. * Ability to work shift work on a rotational schedule, including days, evenings, and graveyards. * Class 5 Driver's License.Assets: * Experienced Locomotive Operators / Conductors. * Fourth Class Power Engineers Certification. * Grain Terminal Operations Experience. * Completion of OH&S training courses such as OFA, forklift, confined space, WHMIS, fall arrest.Currently the position is paid $44.29/hr. (plus shift premiums). In addition, PRG offers a comprehensive hourly employee benefit program and limited relocation assistance. A pre-employment medical is required. Interested individuals who want to join a great team are invited to submit their resumes electronically to our website: https://prgrain.ca/human-resources . We will only accept PDF files.Applicants should indicate which position they are applying for in the message field. Apply at: https://prgrain.ca/human-resources Company: Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. Salary: $44.29/hr Contract: PERMANENT