Inventory & Yard Coordinator

Job summary

The Inventory & Yard Coordinator is responsible for receiving, organizing, and moving structural steel and materials within the manufacturing facility. This role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records in the ERP system, and ensuring the production team has necessary supplies.

Job details

Morskate Manufacturing is a family-run structural steel manufacturer located in Ponoka, Alberta. Specializing in structural, agricultural and custom orders, we take pride in the ability to be adaptable and flexible when designing and building orders to meet the customers exact requirements. Position Summary Morskate Manufacturing is growing! We’re adding 90,000+ sq. ft. to our facility and investing in new technology as we continue to expand. With this growth comes an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Inventory & Yard Coordinator to join our team. This is an office and yard-based position suited to someone who enjoys working with materials, operating equipment, staying organized and being physically active throughout the day. Approximately 50% of this position is outdoors, working in our yard and receiving areas, with the remaining time spent indoors handling inventory, paperwork and computer-based tasks. You will be working around structural steel, components, supplies and other materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Procurement & Inventory Supervisor, you will be responsible for receiving, moving, organizing, counting and tracking materials to ensure the shop and projects have the materials they need when they need them. If you have a warehouse, yard, shipping/receiving or material-handling background, enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping things organized, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Receive and unload incoming materials, components, parts and other deliveries Operate forklifts, overhead cranes and other mobile equipment to safely move materials Inspect materials for damage or defects and verify against purchase orders or delivery slips. Document and report discrepancies or damages to the appropriate departments. Enter receiving data into inventory or ERP systems as well as cut off from the shop. Accurately enter all incoming paperwork into our system and promptly hand it off to the relevant team members. Label and organize materials in designated storage areas. Communicate with procurement, quality control, and production departments. Inform the purchaser of low inventory levels and assist with organizing and restocking materials in the yard. Inform the purchaser of any backorder situations or missing items to ensure timely resolution and project continuity. Manage yard inventory counts and stock rotation. Maintain stock levels in vending machines for shop supplies and restock as needed. Maintain cleanliness and organization of receiving areas. Order material and parts under the control and supervision of Supervisor or Operations Manager. Safe operation of overhead crane and mobile equipment for material movement. Follow safety protocols and proper handling procedures for heavy or hazardous materials. Will be required to work outside in various weather conditions. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. You may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Requirements/Qualifications Previous experience in receiving or warehouse operations, ideally in an industrial or steel setting Ability to read packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders Forklift and/or crane certification considered an asset Basic computer skills; ERP or warehouse management system experience is a plus Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, moving and handling materials Comfortable working approximately 50% outdoors in varying weather conditions Strong commitment to workplace safety High school diploma or equivalent What Morskate Manufacturing Offers Permanent, full-time, year-round employment Competitive hourly wage based on experience Overtime opportunities, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week Comprehensive health and dental benefits after 3 months Every Sunday guaranteed off Hands-on training, mentorship, and ongoing skill development Career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing company Supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration and quality matter Join a company that's expanding and investing in its people and its future Fast-paced, collaborative team environment We offer competitive starting wages beginning at $25 per hour, with final rates determined by your experience, skill level, and how well you align with the role. We appreciate dedication and commitment, and we conduct thorough performance reviews after three months and annually to acknowledge outstanding work and support employee growth. We would like to thank all of those that apply, however only short-listed candidates selected will be contacted. We are unable to support LMIA candidates for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

What you’ll do

The Inventory & Yard Coordinator is responsible for receiving, organizing, and moving structural steel and materials within the manufacturing facility. This role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records in the ERP system, and ensuring the production team has necessary supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous experience in warehouse or receiving operations, preferably in an industrial or steel setting. Proficiency in operating forklifts or cranes and basic computer skills are required, along with the ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Hands-on training • Mentorship • Skill development • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Inventory management
• Forklift operation
• Overhead crane operation
• Shipping and receiving
• Material handling
• ERP systems
• Warehouse management
• Data entry
• Safety protocols
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Stock rotation
• Quality control
• Bill Of Lading
• Shipping And Receiving
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Warehouse Operations
• Cleanliness
• Procurement
• Computer Literacy
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Problem Solving
• Material Handling
• Mentorship
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Operations Management
• Performance Review
• Purchasing
• Stock Rotation
• Structural Steel
• Team Oriented
• Workplace Safety
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Administrative
• Yard Coordinator
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors