Team Leader

Team Leads with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product and the flow of frames to proper storage areas of shipping locations. 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 provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules


• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs


• Award Winning Safety Culture


• Employee Ownership Program


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


• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits


•  Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

Team Leads with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product 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


• Operate equipment such as forklift, genie lift, trackmobile, etc. according to the safety rules and regulations of Cando and its customer


• Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing frames and 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 to 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


• Ability to operate and perform daily maintenance on forklifts including the ability to change clamps and exchange propane cylinders


• 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 pull self-up and down from truck and forklift and work outside in all weather conditions


• Able to accept new challenges and responsibilities as they arise

Education & Experience

• Training will be provided; Must be able to hold and maintain required certification


• Experience operating forklifts, genie lifts, etc. is preferred


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

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 of the level of expertise required in this position.