Stacker Operator-Heavy Equipment

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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Stacker Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our operations team. The role involves safely operating container reach stackers and cranes to load, unload, stack, and unstack Sea Can containers, coordinating yard movements, and ensuring efficient container handling. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating various heavy machinery, including cranes, Reach stacker container handler, to efficiently load, unload, and organize containers within a fast-paced trucking yard terminal.

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary

$36-$40 per hour(based on experience)

Requirements

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

2 to less than 3 years

Duties

-Operate heavy equipment, mobile crane
-Operate heavy equipment such as reach stackers, cranes, and container handling equipment
-Load, unload, stack, and unstack Sea Can containers safely and efficiently
-Position containers in designated yard locations according to work plans
-Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation to ensure safe working condition
-Perform pre-operation and routine maintenance checks on heavy equipment
-Report mechanical issues, damage, or safety concerns to supervisors
-Follow workplace health and safety regulations and company policies
-Communicate with yard personnel, dispatchers, and truck drivers to coordinate container movements
-Maintain records of container handling activities and yard operations
-Work outdoors in a trucking or container yard environment
-Ensure proper securing and placement of containers
-Assist with general yard operations as required
-Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls
-Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
-Measure distance, volume, length and weight
-Operate computer controlled equipment
-Understand the purpose, proper usage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
-Complete onboard and other logs
-Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
-Prepare accident reports
-Secure special attachments to equipment
-Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
-Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
-Perform minor repairs to equipment
-Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials/Certifications/Licenses
-Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
-Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
-Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated
-Reach Stacker Crane
-Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Equipment and machinery experience
-Crane
-Reach Stacker Container Handler

Type of cargo experience
Containers

Area of work experience
Material handling

Service experience
Trucking

Area of specialization
Heavy equipment

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Fast-paced environment

How to apply
admin@onroutes.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 44 per week

Work Location: In person