The Opportunity

The Yard Person maintains the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the equipment yard. This role involves organizing machinery, assisting with loading, unloading, inspecting, and executing general property upkeep to support branch operations.

The Role

• Yard Organization: Arrange heavy machinery, attachments, and industrial products logically.
• Shipping & Receiving: Safely load, unload, and secure equipment on delivery trucks.
• Site Upkeep: Sweep driveways, pick up debris, and maintain clear access routes.
• Equipment Care: Pressure wash incoming and outgoing machinery and check fluid levels.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor the yard for hazards and follow all corporate safety protocols.
• Inventory Support: Assist the parts and sales teams with verifying equipment serial numbers.
• Continuous Improvement :Support Lean/5S projects which may include sweeping floors, emptying trash, and cleaning vehicles, maintaining organization of new products in the yard and implementing changes to improve the Branch

The Candidate

• Education: High School; Forklift Certification an asset, ability to safely operate forklifts or small moving equipment is preferred.
• Work Experience: 14 - 28 months , previous experience in an industrial yard or warehouse environment
• Physical Fitness: Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Communication: Strong teamwork skills to coordinate with drivers, technicians, and sales staff.
• Knowledge: Experience in Technical/Safety/Logistics/Warehousing, MS OFFICE
• Rental/Whole goods receiving, as well as experience in fast paced environments leading with Safety/5S advantageous

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.

• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.

• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.

• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

Compensation:

Hourly pay range at 18-22/hr, with higher levels receiving increased compensation with Annual Incentive Bonus. Pay may vary based on skills, expertise, and performance, and is a component of the total rewards package.

This is a current replacement (or ‘New’ if applicable) vacancy.

Wajax does not use AI powered recruitment processes.

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