Use your technical experience in a challenging role!
Work within a collaborative team environment!
Receive competitive compensation with a global leader!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care company committed to the safe, ethical, and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care ethic is an integral part of Methanex's global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Methanex is currently seeking a full-time Product Handler to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB, on a temporary basis with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2024.
The Product Handler performs shipping and logistics duties to ensure that all company policies, procedures, and government regulations are met regarding railcar, truck loading, and shipping, The duties of this role ensure that methanol production and shipping volumes balance and that products reach customers within the allocated time frame.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
Prepares rail tracks to ensure all safety measures have been put into place prior to loading
Secures railcars and trucks to ensure safe transport of methanol
Ensures loading documentation is accurate to promote correct information transfer to shipping documentation
Using a track mobile, moves railcars between the loading and storage tracks and aligns railcars to the loading stalls
Willing to learn communication protocols for effective interactions to ensure safe operation while moving railcars
Completes lockout/tagout of valves and equipment prior to maintenance on loading equipment
Works with Marketing & Logistics and the truck drivers to ensure maximum load limits are achieved based on Transport Canada's Guidelines
Completes transport truck documentation ensuring compliance with Transport Canada and its subsidiaries
Completes Safety Fire Protection Inspections, and housekeeping audits
Accurately enters data into the Rail and Truck Loading spreadsheet to balance daily and monthly plant production
Participates in track inspections with qualified track inspector
ABOUT YOU
In order to qualify for this role, you will need a minimum of a High School Diploma combined with a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Previous experience with railcar loading as well as moving railcars using a track mobile is certainly an asset, as is the relevant safety and Industrial Railway Rail Car Mover Operations Training. This role requires a degree of physical fitness with the ability to lift 50 lbs. You will also need to have experience using hand tools (impact gun and torque wrench), as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
As our ideal candidate, you will have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, which will ensure that you have a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Your collaborative nature and your prioritization, organization, and detail-oriented skills will ensure your success in this role, as you work effectively in an evolving work environment.
Above all, you are adaptable and motivated, with a demonstrated ability to consistently exceed identified goals, and superior analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with an ongoing commitment to professional development.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation.
We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry-competitive salary along with benefits.
Join this thriving and team-focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now!
To apply, please complete the online application form. Once you have answered the questions, please click NEXT and you will be instructed to attach your resume on the following page. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on June 7, 2024.