FT Yard Attendant/Driver

eBrandon; Deloraine; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local cooperative in Deloraine, Manitoba, is hiring a Full-Time Yard Attendant/Driver. The role involves providing exceptional customer service, assisting with freight handling, and ensuring safety during operations. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and relevant experience in customer service. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including a Team Member Health and Wellness Program. Apply today to be a part of a community-focused team.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple demands at once while still providing excellent customer service.
• Class 3 license would be an asset.
• Previous retail experience would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of hardware, home centre, and building supplies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional member service with a positive, professional approach.
• Assist in loading and unloading freight.
• Ensure the safe transfer of material being shipped.
• Operate and maintain all equipment and tools safely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Boundary Consumers Co-op is hiring a Full-Time Yard Attendant/Driver (40 hours per week) at our Home Centre in Deloraine, Manitoba.

Co-op does business differently, as a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.boundaryco-op.crs.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Lumber Manager, the Yard Attendant will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Home Centre Yard. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing exceptional member service with a positive, professional approach and attitude toward customers;
• Assisting in loading and unloading freight as needed;
• Being aware of surroundings such as other drivers, people, animals, and items in the yard where you will load and offload product;
• Ensuring the safe transfer of material being shipped including proper cargo securement;
• Operating and maintaining all equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner;
• Being responsible for proper storage of a variety of materials;
• Maintaining a neat, clean and orderly location at all times by using good housekeeping standards;
• Adhering to all Boundary Consumers Co-op Ltd. policies and procedures and participate in the Health and Safety program, including wearing all the required PPE;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Customer Service and have:

• Organizational skills and great time management;
• Ability to work independently in a team environment;
• Class 3 license would be an asset;
• Previous retail experience would be an asset;
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions;
• Previous lumber, hardware, and agricultural or HABS experience would be an asset;
• Working knowledge of hardware, home centre, and building supplies is essential;
• Ability to handle multiple demands at once while still providing excellent customer service;
• Commitment to cooperative values and principles;
• Ability to lift up to 50 Ibs unassisted.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our members and customers. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Additional Offerings:

Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Budget Plan, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Health and Wellness Program of up to $300 per year.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Boundary Consumers Co-op Limited welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at 204-534-2960, or [e-mail], or in person at 423 South Railway in Boissevain.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.