Warehouse Shunt Driver

Linamar
Guelph, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with material movement and coordination between multiple facilities, with a focus on safety and logistics.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in logistics and material handling across multiple sites
    — “Move Material to and from all three local Skyjack locations.”
  • Individuals who can manage time-sensitive tasks and coordinate with supervisors and teams
    — “Following a daily pickup schedule/route and adhering to tight timelines.”
  • Those with a background in operating forklifts and shunt trailers safely
    — “Movement will be with shunt trailer, forklift, and physical handling.”

Things to consider

  • The role involves year-round outdoor work, which may require physical stamina and adaptability to weather conditions
    — “This position requires you to work outside year round”
  • Candidates must be prepared to support various warehouse functions beyond their primary duties
    — “Supporting other warehouse functions when required; Shipping, Receiving, Replenishment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with material movement systems and cross-functional collaboration in your resume and interview responses
    — “Ability to co-ordinate moves with supervisors, between all plants, in a priority sequence.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with MRP systems and how you have used them for inventory tracking
    — “Finished product location movement input through MRP system.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • move materials between facilities
  • coordinate moves with supervisors
Typical background
warehouse operationsmaterial handling

Skills & requirements

Required

Material HandlingForklift OperationMRP System InputScheduling

Preferred

Warehouse ManagementLogistics Coordination

Stack & domain

Shunt Trailer OperationForklift OperationMaterial HandlingMRP SystemAWPT LicenseTDG CertificationExcelOutlookTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingTime ManagementCoordinationWarehouse ManagementLogisticsManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Linamar

Job Title: Warehouse Shunt Driver 

Job Summary:  

Working under general supervision, this position oversees the movement of materials between Skyjack Guelph facilities; P1, P2 and K1. Also to move material to/from any other assigned facilities/locations. Movement will be with shunt trailer, forklift, and physical handling.  

Responsibility: 

Move Material to and from all three local Skyjack locations. Also, additional shunting between outside vendors to and from Skyjack. 

Movement of trailers, in an organized and safe manner. 

Loading/Unloading of truck with forklift. 

Moving finished product (Skyjacks) between all three facilities. 

Following a daily pickup schedule/route and adhering to tight timelines. 

Supporting other warehouse functions when required; Shipping, Receiving, Replenishment. 

Finished product location movement input through MRP system. 

Ability to co-ordinate moves with supervisors, between all plants, in a priority sequence. 

Academic/Educational Requirements: 

A valid driver’s license is required 

Valid AZ license 

Required Skills/Experience: 

Experience with Excel and Outlook  

AWPT license, or experience operating them. 

TDG certification 

This position requires you to work outside year round 

What Linamar Has to Offer 

Competitive Compensation 

Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  

Opportunities for career advancement. 

Sustainability Council  

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  

Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

About Us: 

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.  

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.  

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Source: Linamar careers

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