Yard Shipper/receiver - Winnipeg, Canada - Northstar Access

Northstar Access

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Northstar Access has been a trusted provider of scaffolding, shoring, swing stages, and other access solutions in Canada for over 50 years. Northstar's customers depend on them for high-quality products, exceptional installation services, industry-leading experience, and a dedicated focus on safety. Since 2012, Northstar has expanded from its original location in Southern Ontario, and now operates from 5 branches across Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, employing more than 250 experienced professionals.

Our Northstar Access yard in
Navin (Winnipeg), MB is where we house and store our gear and equipment.

Our yard workers and drivers play a very important role in facilitating the movement of our scaffolding gear to our customers who rent the material or have us build it for their project.

We are looking to expand our yard team through an opening for a Yard Shipper/Receiver & Driver.

Responsibilities:

Operate flatbed vehicle to pick up and deliver scaffolding gear and equipment
Manual loading and unloading required frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs
Perform pretrip inspection of vehicle
Deliver gear and equipment over established routes in a timely manner
Ensure correct loading of vehicle and safety strapping/fastening of gear and equipment
Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road
Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding the delivery of goods
Record information on pickups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems

encountered

Communicate with main office dispatch
Manual loading and unloading of gear and equipment in a safe manner, using provided tools as

appropriate (e.g. dollies, lifts, etc.)

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Check all loadrelated documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable

provincial and federal regulations.

Communicate effectively with the E&D crews, customers, and coworkers
Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly

fastened down and is secure

Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer or crew problems, mechanical problems, or

delivery problems

Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily

logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
Loading/unloading delivery vehicles in a safe manner with frequent lifting up to 50lbs

Order picking, ensuring accuracy
Counting, stacking, and organizing scaffold gear
Safety checks of gear and equipment
Keeping yard clean and organized
May operate company vehicle to deliver gear to customer or project sites
Understand and adhere to the company's safe work practices and regulations

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

High school education or GED
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Must be able to provide a clean drivers' abstract
Commercial driving/delivery experience
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of customer service commitment
Able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently
Organized and attention to detail
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
Must be able to work Fulltime with mínimal supervision; must be selfdirected
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments where temperatures will range throughout the various seasons with exposure to cold and hot temperatures
Constant use of arms and hands to reach for, handle, carry, and manipulate objects up to 50lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
Standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, crouching occurs frequently

You'll love working at Northstar Access because:

The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, smart, supportive, and passionate teams - people you can be proud to work with.

The Business. Northstar Access Inc is an industry leader in access solutions in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

Management & Ownership. Northstar's ownership and management team are long-term focused. We are focused on making the right long-term decisions for the business and bringing in values-orientated individuals who can grow with the company over the long term. Being privately-owned and Canadian focused, we are not focused on quarterly financial results or short-term objectives.

COVID-19 Protocols in Place:
To keep our employees safe we practice social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer, daily monitoring, and safety awareness talks. You can read more about our COVID-19 policies here.

Northstar Access is an equal opportunity employer. We value and ar