Yard Associate

Armtec; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental & vision benefits

EFAP

PPE supplied

On-site parking

Training & career development

Safety‑first workplace

Job summary

Armtec Inc. in Nanaimo BC is seeking a Yard Associate to join our outdoor operations team. You will move materials, support production, and help keep the yard organized and safe.

The role involves operating forklifts and hand tools, reading work instructions, and collaborating with the production and shipping teams to ensure accurate orders and smooth material flow across a busy yard. This is a physically demanding, safety‑focused position offering hands‑on training and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or outdoor yard environments is an asset.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support teammates.
• Ability to read work instructions and complete basic documentation.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to identify potential equipment issues.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of performing manual labour, lifting materials, operating equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Forklift certification, or the willingness and ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform product preparation tasks such as cutting bevels, palletizing pipe, rolling couplers, and arch pipe as required.
• Operate hand tools and various equipment including plasma cutter, steel chop saw, MIG welder, electrical saws, and nail gun
• Support the Shipper/Receiver to safely move finished products and work-in-progress materials throughout the yard using forklifts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment, including removing debris, scrap, and keeping traffic lanes clear.

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Read instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Physical stamina

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Armtec Inc. has the following career opportunity in NANAIMO, BC:

Yard Associate

Join Our Team

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and being part of a hardworking team? We're looking for a Yard Associate to help keep our operations running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you'll work with forklifts, mobile equipment, and production teams to move materials, prepare customer orders, and maintain an organized yard.

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting production, ensuring products are shipped accurately, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. If you're reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy physical, team-oriented work, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Perform product preparation tasks such as cutting bevels, palletizing pipe, rolling couplers, and arch pipe as required.
• Operate hand tools and various equipment including plasma cutter, steel chop saw, MIG welder, electrical saws, and nail gun
• Support the Shipper/Receiver to safely move finished products and work-in-progress materials throughout the yard using forklifts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment, including removing debris, scrap, and keeping traffic lanes clear.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or outdoor yard environments is considered an asset.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support teammates.
• Ability to read work instructions and complete basic documentation.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to identify potential equipment issues.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of performing manual labour, lifting materials, operating equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Forklift certification, or the willingness and ability to obtain certification.

Why Join Us?

At Armtec, you'll join a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people by providing the tools, training, and support needed to build a successful career.

We Offer

• Competitive industry-leading wages
• Company paid comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Company-provided PPE
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive, safety-first workplace where your contributions make a difference

Combine your talent and ambition with our team!

Armtec Inc. is the largest manufacturer of water management and drainage solutions in Canada, our products are woven into the landscape almost everywhere you look. We deliver a framework of function, pathways for people, and structures for life. Armtec Inc. is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – a dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate. With a worldwide customer base, The Westman Group of Companies operates manufacturing, sales, and distribution facilities in over 70 centers across North America and Europe.

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