Job Description

Clamp Truck Operators are responsible for performing the safe and efficient handling and loading of various types of paper products on site. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, 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 8 years!

Clamp Truck Operators are responsible for performing the safe and efficient handling and loading of various types of paper products on site. Working in a customer-oriented environment, the Clamp Truck Operator must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and safety focus.

Roles & Responsibilities

Efficiently and safely operate truck and control movement of lifting apparatus Position forks or clamps under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, paper rolls or materials and transport load to designated area. Load or unloads materials onto or off of trailers, rail cars, pallets, skids, or lifting device Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device Operate industrial truck in safe manner and adhere to all safety rules, guidelines and practices Follow rules, special instructions, and handling and loading movements while working on the customer site; ensure compliance with all applicable operating rules, procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando Complete paperwork such as daily reports, equipment logs, and shipping documents Listen to, understand, and act on customer issues and/or concerns Ensure work areas such as finishing floor, train shed floor, and common areas are kept clean and free of debris using sweeper when necessary Create safe work permits from standard permits for all equipment in the train shed and warehouse Participate in training or company initiatives as required

Skills, Knowldge & Abilities

Excellent teamwork skills; ability to positively participate in group of individuals driving commitment and engagement Ability to operate and maintain a Clamp Truck including ability to change clamps/fork and exchange propane cylinders Ability to learn product tracking systems, shipping patters, and safe equipment usage and maintenance Ability to perform the day-to-day activities surrounding the finishing, loading, shipping, and warehousing activities of the customer Physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from a clamp truck and railcar on a daily basis, able to perform daily maintenance on clamp trucks

Education & Experience

Experience with the safe operation and general maintenance of clamp trucks Knowledge in safe work practices in a loading and shipping environment

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.