Yard Associate

The Shaw Group Limited; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction products manufacturer in Canada is seeking a Yard Associate for its Fredericton facility. The role involves safety management, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining the yard's organization. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and the ability to operate a forklift safely. Opportunities for overtime and growth are available in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Grade XII or equivalent required.
• Training or experience in customer service is a strong asset.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; training and experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in the yard for customers and staff.
• Load and unload trucks by hand and using a forklift.
• Maintain a neat and organized yard.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Forklift operation

Workplace safety

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade XII or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 BestManaged Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canadas leading construction products manufacturer and community developer. The original member of Atlantic Canadas Shaw Group of companies Shaw Brick was established in 1861 as a small clay and tile manufacturer. Today Shaw Brick carries an extensive line of quality brick and concrete landscaping products. With retail centers in Dartmouth Sydney Moncton Saint John and Fredericton our teams are dedicated to selling our quality products with a professional serviceoriented approach.

We are currently recruiting a Yard Associate for a position out of our retail center in Fredericton New Brunswick . We are looking for a candidate who like to be kept busy enjoys working in a team environment and takes pleasure in serving customers.

What youll do

Responsibilities

Safety in the yard including safe conduct by all customers and staff.

Loading and unloading of trucks both by hand and using the forklift.

Maintaining the yard in a neat and organized fashion.

What youll need

Qualifications

Grade XII or equivalent; training or experience in customer service will be considered a strong asset.

Ability to safely operate a forklift in and around tight spaces; training and experience an asset.

A commitment to workplace safety for fellow employees and customers.

Ability to handle heavy merchandise and work outside in all weather conditions

Trustworthy with the ability to handle paperwork accurately

Customer service oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision

Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to work Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm with opportunity for Overtime.

A little bit about us

The Shaw Group Limited

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canadas leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries : Shaw Brick Shaw Precast Solutions Shaw Resources Clayton Developments Limited MMH Prestige Homes Inc. VenRez Products Limited Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

Are you interested

Work With Us

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a lets get it done attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Woman Indigenous persons persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies and Shaw Brick please visit our website :

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Forklift,caterpillar,Heavy Equipment Operation,Management Experience,Warehouse Experience,Materials Handling,Quality Control,Welding,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing,Warehouse Supervisor Experience

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Yard Associate • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada