Yard Hand & Equipment Operator

JOB TITLE Yard Hand & Equipment Operator JOB SUMMARY The Shop and Yard Hand manages the flow of products in and out of the warehouse, shop, and yard. They meet company productivity, quality, and safety expectations while ensuring deadlines and procedures are maintained. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment required to move, stack, or store product * Delivery with pick-up trucks and the use of a flat-deck trailer * Receiving incoming shipments and verifying the contents against the purchase orders or packing slips * Preparing and packaging orders; Labeling and tracking packages, products, or equipment, using inventory management systems * Inspecting and reporting any damage or discrepancies in shipments, and working with vendors or carriers to resolve issues * Maintaining organization and accurate inventory levels, shipping/receiving activities, and other data related to the movement of goods * Ensure parts and equipment are picked in a timely manner for all internal and external orders * Vehicle management and maintenance * Creating shipping crates * Performing snow removal, spreading ice melt, and cutting the grass * Ensuring compliance with safety and security procedures * Cleaning service truck bodies * Assist with equipment testing, ensuring proper paperwork is completed * Maintain good housekeeping standards in shared spaces, work bays and yards to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment * Retrieving and delivering parts and consumables from the warehouse at designated times for all departments * Garbage picking and disposal * Ensure all consumables are filled in all bays * Follow all established processes and procedures; follow safe work procedures * Other duties as requested REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 5 years of warehouse/yard related experience * Current Forklift certification with a minimum of 5 years’ experience * Clean driver’s abstract (Require 3-year abstract upon hire) * Crane and rigging certification not required but would be an asset COMPETENCIES & SKILLS * Strong attention to detail * Organization skills * Excellent communication * Bondable * Safety orientated * Excellent forklift and equipment operation skills WORKING CONDITIONS * Fast fast-paced environment, must work under pressure with minimum supervision * Multi-temperature environment * Physically demanding

The Yard Hand & Equipment Operator manages the flow of products in and out of the warehouse, shop, and yard while ensuring productivity and safety standards. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, maintaining inventory, performing vehicle maintenance, and assisting with site upkeep.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of warehouse or yard experience and a current forklift certification. A clean driver's abstract is required, and crane and rigging certification is considered an asset.

• PackagingPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Forklift operation
• Warehouse management
• Inventory management
• Shipping and receiving
• Equipment maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Rigging
• Crane operation
• Packaging
• Data entry
• Vehicle maintenance
• Pallet Jacks
• Equipment Operation
• Shipping And Receiving
• Product Delivery
• Organizational Skills
• Forklift Certification
• Snow Removal
• Management
• Housekeeping
• Maid Services
• Packaging And Labeling
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management System
• Detail Oriented

• Logistics
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Lead Equipment Operator
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Production Workers, All Other

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week