Loader

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Loader is responsible for but not limited to:

• •Identify the pieces to go on the load based on load summaries provided and select the appropriate trailer based on transportation requirements.
• •Build loads onto the trailers taking into consideration size/length, weights of the pieces and Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and regulations.
• •Rig, hoist and move material safely onto the trailer. Operate cranes to safely and efficiently place steel pieces on the trailer.
• •Apply dunnage to properly secure the pieces.
• •Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• •Ensure all paperwork matches the Bill of Lading.
• •Identify the piece mark of each piece being loaded and itemize the piece in the correct column accurately identifying which trailer that piece went on.

Ensure all pieces on the load are accounted for in the paperwork associated with that trailer.

Work Location:

Princeton, ON.

Position Requirements:

• •Ability to operate overhead crane.
• •Knowledge of transportation requirements and load building including proper blocking and dunnage placement.
• •Understanding of weight balance and center of gravity.
• •Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
• •Accurate recordkeeping.
• •Strong time management skills.
• •Advanced problem solving skills.
• •A team player, who can interrelate and operate efficiently with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• •Organization Skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
• •Strong time management skills.
• •Accurate recordkeeping.
• •Attention to detail.
• •Ability to multi-task.

Compensation Package:

Wage: $24.00-$31.00/Hour

Vacation.

Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.

Flexible extended health and dental care packages.

Employee Assistance Program.

RRSP Matching.

Profit Sharing.

Employee Family Scholarship Program.

Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)

Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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