Yard Worker - Kamloops, Canada - Windsor Plywood

Windsor Plywood

Verified Company

Kamloops, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

YARD WORKER

Job Type:

FULL TIME

Location:

KAMLOOPS

Compensation:
COMPETITIVE WAGES- based on experience

WINDSOR PLYWOOD

Please Come by The Store and Introduce Yourself with a Resume
We specialize in hard-to-source interior and exterior home finishing products including flooring, doors, mouldings and especially wood products. Our goal is simple - focus on our customer's needs and provide outstanding customer service. We're more than a local building supply company, and our business model is also very different.

We carry high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized, one-on-one service to all of our customers.

We are proud to have been in business 50 years with stores across Canada and in the
Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
This position is critical to the successful operation of a Windsor Plywood Store. It is responsible for products & materials entering, stored & leaving the Yard and the Store. This includes responsibility for sorting, picking, replenishment, yard cleaning, transfers, and inventory control. It is expected the role assists with deliveries to customers in our local market. The Yard Worker is driven to produce high-paced quality results that create positive first impressions for customers upon entering the yard

THE BENEFITS

Gain experience working with a Building Supply Company in business for 50+ years
Competitive Pay | Employee Benefit Program
Dental, Pharmaceutical, Travel Insurance, Life | LTD insurance
Paid Vacation Time
Yard Team generally not required to work Evenings, Sundays & Statutory Days Off
Consistent, safe and healthy work environment
Paid Forklift Certification & First Aid Training available
Employee Mental Health & Well-Being Program
PERKS: Employee deep discounted pricing

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure every customer experience exceeds the customer's expectations go the extramile"
Shipping & Receiving | Ensuring all inventory leaving/entering Yard has appropriate paperwork
Order picking, pulling, palletizing, and staging
Loading & unloading of Transport Trucks, and Customer vehicles
Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles scheduled for jobsite deliveries
Assisting Contractors and other customers with locating products in the Store
Operate Forklift & Deliver Vehicle in a diligent, professional & safe manner
Assist with maintenance of equipment, buildings and landscaping onsite
Actively monitor material organization, stocking levels, & accuracy in Yard
Diligently follow Checklists, policies, processes & procedures
Maintain a safe & positive workenvironment

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Grade 12 Education | Prior Yard experience is an asset
Applicants with prior Building Material Supply experience will be given preference. However, applicants will professional skills from other industries will be strongly considered and provided industry training from Windsor Plywood.
Strong work ethic and selfmotivated/selfdirected, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, logical reasoning skills, and intuition
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, always mindful of the customer
Flexible, honest, acting in all situations with professionalism and integrity
Able to deal with changes, delays, or unexpected events in a professional & timely manner
Permanent resident of Canada and an active BC Drivers License

WORKING CONDITIONS
Positional Tasks

Walking 35%
Standing 25%
Lifting 15%
Carrying (up to 66lbs) 10%
Trunk Rotation 5%
Sitting (Forklift/Driving) 5%
Pushing/Pulling 3%
Stair/Ladder Climbing 2%

Regularly Lifting up to 66lbs (bag of cement) including the following types:

Low-level & waist level 50%
Aboveshoulder 15%
Front carry 20%
Shouldercarry 15%

Operating Forklift Hours/week) - Sit-Down Counter Balance 5000lb Capacity

Visual acute ability peripheral, depth perception, lowlight, rain/wind/snow
Jarring/Jolting exposure asphalt, uneven pavement, gravel
Vibration exposure asphalt, uneven pavement, gravel

Pushing & Pulling (350lb pallet) including the following types:

Pushing Stationary & Walking 50%
Pulling Stationary & Walking 50%

Positional Tasks

Stoolsitting, Forward Bending, Trunk Rotation, Standing, Walking, Shoveling

Climbing

Stairs, Ladders, Lumber Piles
Exposure to dust, dirt and adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, sun
Visual ability required to use Computer screens & reading smalllabels
Auditory ability to use telephone handset & portable radios
Working flexible hours including Saturdays & overtime if required

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: