Lead Operator

Job Summary

Team Leads with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of products. If you enjoy working as part of a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando Advantages 

• Work Life Balance


• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs


• Award Winning Safety Culture


• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances


• Health & Dental Benefits include voluntary options.


• Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!

Job Description

Team Leads with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of products and the flow of frames to proper storage areas of shipping locations. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Operators must work well in teams to maximize efficiency while demonstrating a strong initiative and safety focus.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Act as the working team lead while performing regular duties of the Equipment Operators/Material Handlers, provide leadership to the crew.


• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with the ability to meet daily demands and function in demanding situations.


• Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing supplies in stock and recording locations of inventory.


• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying frames listed in production/shipping orders.


• Document frames and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and the location of the units. (FIFO)


• Prepare stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, placing, loading, scanning, and capping/securing product on truck and/or railcar.


• Adhere to all Health and Safety Programs, conduct safety briefings, and job hazard analysis, and ensure unsafe working conditions reported and repaired/resolved.


• Contribute team effort by assisting other team members in all functions of the job.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with the ability to meet daily demands and function in stressful situations.


• General knowledge of computer systems, business equipment, and shipping documents.


• Demonstrate initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace.


• Physically fit; including the ability to climb up, and under rail cars.


• Must know how and can tow and back a trailer up.


• Able to accept new challenges and responsibilities as they arise.

Education & Experience

• Experience working in a team lead and/or supervisor role.


• 3+ years of transloading, terminal, rail, or bulk material handling experience.


• Industry or terminal operations experience.


• Experience loading/unloading railcars and trucks.

Note:    This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.

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