Union Shipper/Receiving Yard Lead Hand

Job summary

The lead hand is responsible for managing shipping and receiving operations, coordinating yard staff, and ensuring all equipment is maintained and ready for rental. They also assist customers with equipment usage and maintain accurate inventory and safety records.

Job details

UNION SHIPPER /RECEIVER YARD LEAD HAND Our Winnipeg branch is a busy, team-oriented facility within Battlefield Equipment Rentals that places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. The Shipping Receiving position is an important one for our business, ensuring that our equipment is ready and available as well as maintaining a flow of information on that equipment for both the rental staff and the sales staff. Job Type: Full-time Wage: $24.11/hour Union Shipper & Receiver Yard Lead Hand Level 1 Responsibilities: * Responsible for the shipping & receiving operations of the branch; * Coordinate all yard staff; * Ensure all shipping documents are accurate and submitted; * Receive and dispatch all equipment brought to or through your area; * Retrieve/confirm rental numbers for the counter; * Assist customers with rental equipment knowledge and usage of equipment; * Responsible for yard, shop, & warehouse organization and cleanliness; * Help customers load/unload incoming and outgoing shipment; * Report all safety infractions to the yard supervisor; * Maintain inventory reports; * Ensure all equipment is in proper running order before it leaves the branch; * Assist with fleet drivers and outside carriers; * Maintain a safe working environment; * Follow safety standards as set out by our Health & Safety Policies; * Perform other duties as assigned; Key Qualifications: * The ability to provide various shipping and receiving duties in a busy, potentially stressful environment; * Existing knowledge of construction equipment and building products, with hands-on experience in minor repairs and service/maintenance requirements for various types of construction equipment; * Excellent paperwork and organizational skills, with an affinity for process management; * Ability to work independently when required; * Willingness to adapt to possible overtime hours; * Good communication and people skills; Additional Qualifications: * Applicant must be able to perform heavy lifting, as heavy lifting will be required frequently. What We Offer * Immediate benefits; disability insurance after 3 months * Company pension * Paid sick days * Extended health care * Dental and vision care * Life and disability insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * On-site parking * Competitive vacation policy Our Commitment to Inclusion Battlefield Equipment Rentals is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Together, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, as we combine our unique skills and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for all stakeholders. As an equal opportunity employer, Battlefield Equipment Rentals provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Use of Artificial Intelligence - By Talent Acquisition Team & Hiring Managers At Battlefield, people are at the centre of our recruitment process. We disclose that our hiring processes use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for limited administrative purposes, such as drafting outreach messages, summarizing interview notes, or transcribing reference checks. AI is never used to make hiring decisions. All resumes and candidate information are personally reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team, and final decisions are made by people who apply judgment, care, and expertise. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage. Use of Artificial Intelligence - By Candidates We recognize that candidates may use AI tools to support their job search, for example, to refine writing style or gather research. While this can be appropriate, the information you provide in your resume, screening questions, and interviews must always be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, knowledge, and competencies. AI should never be used to create or exaggerate credentials. Our goal is to understand the real you – your skills, your story, and your potential – so we can make the best possible match between you and the organization we serve.

What you’ll do

The lead hand is responsible for managing shipping and receiving operations, coordinating yard staff, and ensuring all equipment is maintained and ready for rental. They also assist customers with equipment usage and maintain accurate inventory and safety records.

Requirements

Candidates must have hands-on experience with construction equipment and minor repairs, along with strong organizational and paperwork skills. The role requires the ability to perform frequent heavy lifting and work in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Immediate benefits
• Disability insurance
• Company pension
• Paid sick days
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• On-site parking

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Shipping and receiving
• Yard management
• Construction equipment knowledge
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Process management
• Communication skills
• Heavy lifting
• Safety compliance
• Documentation accuracy
• Customer service
• Team coordination
• Shipping And Receiving
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Shipping Documents
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Optometry
• Sales
• Packaging And Labeling
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management
• Operations
• Safety Standards
• Resume Screening
• Loading And Unloading
• Writing
• Team Oriented
• Process Management
• Transcribing
• Honesty

Job areas

• Logistics
• Construction
• Trades
• Customer Service & Support
• Shipper/Receiver
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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