What is the opportunity?
**This is an entry-level position, where someone would be given a path to developing the skills required to be a successful Industrial Machinery Mover/Rigger.**
As a Redmond & Associates Machinery Mover Trainee, you will be in the forefront of our day-to-day operations. You will champion the R&A brand and drive business by interacting positively with our clients, as well as loading machines and equipment onto trailers for transportation, often with the use of forklifts or overhead cranes. Once you are on-site, you will assist a team in transporting and placing the machines. This is an introductory position for those who are new to moving industrial machinery and as such, this position does not require a degree, but forklift or rigging experience is valued. If you have the self-motivation to deliver exceptional work ethic and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, you can build a great career with us as you learn and develop new skills.
What will you do?
- Load, unload and move industrial machines (ie. CNC Mills, Lathes, etc.), forklifts and other company equipment onto trailers, on location and within our warehouse
- Assist Drivers to load and unload machines/equipment with the use of high-capacity forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Proactively take ownership reporting equipment performance and resolving/preventing equipment damage/malfunction when possible
- Assisting our drivers in tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Diligently fill out paperwork & relevant reports relating to the days’ work
- Proactively engage with clients on-site
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- At least 1 year experience with counterbalance forklift
- Valid G License
- Integrity & Character
- Positive attitude & disciplined work
- Punctuality & dependability
- Demonstrated passion for learning and growing, as well as success in hands-on work
- Drive and self-motivation, as well as excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Speak, read and write English fluently
- Basic hand tool knowledge
- Exhibit professionalism in manner and appearance.
- Confidence and ability to learn all aspects of Machinery Moving
Nice-to-have
- Flatbed tie-down experience
- Machinery Moving experience
- Rigging Experience
- Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes
- Millwrighting experience (or other mechanical aptitudes)
- Warehousing experience
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of a family culture - where you're respected as a person and not just as a number
- Competitive compensation
- Company bonuses
- Benefits program, including life insurance, as well as extended health, medical, dental and vision group benefits
- Overtime available
- Excellent career development and access to a variety of job opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and hard-working team.
- Paid training & professional development
- Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company
- Safety boot allowance
About R&A
Redmond & Associates is a business built upon the values of honesty, efficiency, hard work and dedication. The company was founded in Oshawa, Ontario as a family-run business in 1996 by Tony and Jennifer Redmond. At first, they started out small with a 1400 square foot facility, but with the loyalty and perseverance of their employees and founders, their success began to grow, eventually leading them to their current warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario, where they operate out of a 35,000 sq. ft. facility. The growth and success that Redmond & Associates has experienced can be attributed to the hardworking employees, managers and founders who keep their customers satisfied time and time again.
Our goal at Redmond & Associates is to provide excellent service and efficient single-source moving solutions for all of our customers. We take pride in our work and are dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations by catering to each customer’s individual needs. We employ millwrights and riggers with many years of experience. In addition to this, we are a part of SC&RA (specialized carriers and rigging association) and OTS (Ontario Trucking Association). With Redmond and Associates, you can always be sure that the job will be done right and on time. Worry-free moving services is what we specialize in. For more information, please visit www.redmondmovers.com
