General Labourer

Wheel & Axle Shop - Hamilton, ON

Ronsco Inc. is a comprehensive rail provider of products and services. Home to one of North America’s largest manufacturers of freight car axles and Canada’s leading Wheelshop, supplying rail freight, passenger and transit industries. An extensive 46-acre repair facility and mobile services spanning the country. Ronsco’s services are complemented by a growing catalogue of more than 7,000 components, tools and supplies, distributed from our warehouses across North America.

We at Ronsco understand the importance of meaningful work. A career with us offers professional growth and personal fulfillment. Whether you are an experienced railroader, ambitious graduate, or tradesperson with complementary skills, we seek insightful and constructive candidates who leave an impact.

Currently, we are seeking a General Labourer to join the team at our Wheelshop in Hamilton, Ontario, performing the loading, unloading, movement, and organization of materials.

Position: General Labourer

Employment Status: Permanent, Fulltime

Schedule: Shift work, overtime, and weekends as required.

Start Date: Immediately

Key Job Responsibilities:

1. Load, unload and move materials from different types of equipment such as flatbed trailers, box trailers, containers, box rail cars, and center beam rail cars.
2. Sort, crate and stack materials.
3. Assist and coordinate with machine operators and other shop floor processes.
4. Communicate with inbound truck drivers, obtaining paperwork and verifying material quantities.
5. Communicate with outbound truck drivers, verifying bills of lading to carriers and signing paperwork on departure.
6. Adhere to and promote safety protocols.

1. High-school Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. 1-2 years experience safely acting as a general labourer.
3. A moderate comfort level with computers and role-associated technology.
4. Forklift Operator certificate a plus.

1. Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
2. Ability to perform physical activities that require full body mobility, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and standing for an extended period.
3. Ability to lift 50 lb in a safe manner.
4. Occasionally work outdoors in adverse conditions.

1. Competitive salary based on responsibilities.
2. Comprehensive group benefits package and retirement savings plan.