Outdoor General Labourer

Southland-Trailers-3; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Trailers in Alberta is hiring an Outdoor General Labourer to join our team. You will load, stack, and prepare finished goods for shipment, and help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient facility.

The role requires basic math, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in all weather. Forklift experience is an asset, as are effective time management and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months forklift experience would be considered an asset.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Experience in a shipping role would be considered an asset.
• Intermediate computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook; JD Edwards and SAP would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge in planning, organizing, monitoring, reporting and expediting fundamentals.
• Extremely accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to perform simple math operations.
• Team-player who works productively with a diverse group of people.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Able to multi-task and problem-solve.
• Lift/carry/maneuver heavy material or equipment (up to 50 lbs.)

Responsibilities

• Load and stack finished goods on to trucks for final delivery.
• Building dunnage
• Disassembly of finished goods to prepare for shipment
• Pursue all action necessary to detect and avoid late delivery of material.
• Communicating discrepancies with all applicable persons.
• Safe operation of a forklift.
• Maintaining the ability to determine the status of an order at any given time
• Understanding basic inventory, warehousing, and stocking procedures
• Communicating positively with supervisors and fellow workers
• Assisting in keeping facility clean, neat, safe, secure, and operating efficiently
• Contributing to a positive and safe working environment

Skills

Forklift experience

Weather tolerance

Team player

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Basic math

Inventory basics

Planning

Communication

Expediting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an Outdoor General Labourer to join our team and help take Southland Trailers to the next level. In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that works together to drive innovation, quality, and success. If you’re a self-starter who loves challenges, we want to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6-12 months forklift experience would be considered an asset.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Experience in a shipping role would be considered an asset.
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Material Management System (JD Edwards, SAP) would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge in planning, organizing, monitoring, reporting, and conducting activities requiring independent decisions / judgment and familiarity with expediting fundamentals.
• Extremely accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Able to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Team-player who works productively with a diverse group of people
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
• Able to multi-task and problem-solve
• Lift/carry/maneuver heavy material or equipment (up to 50 lbs.)

What You’ll Do

• Load and stack finished goods on to trucks for final delivery
• Building dunnage
• Disassembly of finished goods to prepare for shipment
• Pursue all action necessary to detect and avoid late delivery of material.
• Communicating discrepancies with all applicable persons.
• Safe operation of a forklift.
• Maintaining the ability to determine the status of an order at any given time
• Understanding basic inventory, warehousing, and stocking procedures
• Communicating positively with supervisors and fellow workers
• Assisting in keeping facility clean, neat, safe, secure, and operating efficiently
• Contributing to a positive and safe working environment