Equipment Inventory Clerk - Part-Time

Ritchie Bros.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global auction company based in Canada is seeking an Equipment Inventory Clerk to be the first point of contact for customer inquiries about heavy equipment inventory. This role involves managing shipping and receiving documents, identifying equipment, and promoting safety culture. Candidates should have 1 to 2+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The role requires working both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of regular overtime and travel to auction sites.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2+ years of similar experience.
• Comfortable with policies and procedures.
• Natural ease of dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for customer inquiries.
• Manage shipping and receiving documents for equipment.
• Accurately identify equipment details and label correctly.
• Promote health and safety culture.
• Assist in appraisals and write‑ups in the field.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with computers

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

High school graduate

Post-secondary education (asset)

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

A growing global company. Endless career and development opportunities. When you join Ritchie Bros., you’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity and Vision. Learn more about our culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion at Candidate Portal. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team. Whether you’re out in the field or back at your office, you’ll be helping us achieve our vision of becoming the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets. We are looking for an Equipment Inventory Clerk based on our site in Grand Prairie, AB.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Equipment Manager, this role is ideal for someone ‘hands‑on’, who enjoys working with customers, and who has an eagle eye for detail.

In This Role, You’ll

• Be the first point of contact for customer questions and issues related to the heavy equipment inventory
• Administer shipping & receiving documents related to the movement of the equipment to and from the auction site, and enter related information into the appropriate software systems
• Accurately identify equipment serial numbers, record basic equipment descriptions and label the equipment correctly
• Promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees and customers is top priority for all
• Provide assistance as required to the rest of the Detailed Equipment Inspection (DEI) Team
• Assist the Sales team with appraisals and write‑ups in the field between peak periods, as required

Qualifications

Here’s what you bring

• 1 to 2+ years of similar experience
• High school graduate. Any post‑secondary education is an asset
• Knowledge of -- or the desire to learn about -- construction equipment and trucks
• Proficient with computers and good working knowledge/experience using MS Office Suite products (e.g. Word, Excel). Documentation processing experience is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• You must be process‑oriented and comfortable adhering to company policies and procedures to be successful in this role
• Strong customer service orientation. You have a natural ease of dealing with customers
• Excellent organizational skills. You’re the type that leaves no detail unattended
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Highly motivated, goal‑oriented, and self‑directed, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively. You thrive working as part of a team and pitch in wherever needed
• You like to work hard but still have fun on the job

This Job Will Require You To

• Have a valid, clean driver’s license
• Work both indoors and outdoors year‑round and climb on and off large equipment and trucks
• Work regular overtime, including weekend hours. You can expect to work extra hours prior to each sale, during each sale, and after each sale
• Travel to other auction sites