Yard Hand

Latham-Pool-Products,-Inc; Kingston; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through direct deposit

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays annually (eligibility

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Latham Pool Products in Kingston, ON is hiring a Yard Hand to support fiberglass pool manufacturing and shipping. You will organize outdoor yard, assist with loading and staging, and help move pools through production to delivery with the yard and crane teams.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather. Experience with forklifts or telehandlers is an asset.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Dependable, reliable, and demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, cranes, or other material handling equipment is an asset.
• Fiberglass manufacturing experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain safe, clean, and efficient yard, storage, and shipping areas.
• Work as part of a team to manufacture and prepare fiberglass pools for shipment.
• Move finished pools from production to staging areas using yard and crane equipment.
• Assist with loading fiberglass pools onto delivery trucks and trailers.
• Support outfitting and detailing activities to prepare pools for customer delivery.
• Conduct inventory checks and ensure accurate product staging.
• Operate equipment and tools such as pressure washers, caulking guns, electric buffers, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as trained.
• Assist shipping and receiving teams with daily logistics operations.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Strong work ethic

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Tools

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Cranes

Job description

Make a SPLASH with Latham Pool Products!

At Latham Pool Products, we do not just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That's why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

Ready to Join a Team That Makes a Difference?

Position: Yard Hand

Job Summary

As a Yard Hand, you will play a key role in supporting our fiberglass pool manufacturing and shipping operations. Working primarily outdoors, you will help organize and maintain yard and staging areas, move products safely throughout the facility, and prepare finished pools for shipment. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks and trailers, operating material handling equipment, assisting with inventory and product staging, and working closely with the yard, crane, outfitting, and shipping teams to ensure products are prepared and delivered efficiently.

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, take pride in producing high-quality work, and thrive in a team environment. This position requires the ability to work safely around heavy equipment, cranes, telehandlers, and forklifts while performing physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions. Experience in fiberglass manufacturing is considered an asset.

Some of What You Will Do

• Organize and maintain safe, clean, and efficient yard, storage, and shipping areas.
• Work as part of a team to manufacture and prepare fiberglass pools for shipment.
• Move finished pools from production to staging areas using yard and crane equipment.
• Assist with loading fiberglass pools onto delivery trucks and trailers.
• Support outfitting and detailing activities to prepare pools for customer delivery.
• Conduct inventory checks and ensure accurate product staging.
• Operate equipment and tools such as pressure washers, caulking guns, electric buffers, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as trained.
• Assist shipping and receiving teams with daily logistics operations.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What You Bring to the Table

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Dependable, reliable, and demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, cranes, or other material handling equipment is an asset.
• Fiberglass manufacturing experience is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed outdoors.
• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, odors, and fumes.
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, stooping, overhead work, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working around heavy equipment, cranes, telehandlers, and forklifts.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, protective outerwear, and safety footwear. PPE will be provided, excluding safety shoes.

Why Should You Come Work With Us?

Here Is What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits for You and Your Family Include:

• Competitive starting wage with increases and growth based on skills acquired.
• Starting wage adjusted based on experience and fiberglass manufacturing skills.
• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Weekly pay through direct deposit.
• Overtime payable after 40 hours worked.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays annually (eligibility begins on day one).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Bi-annual prescription safety glasses allowance.

Professional Development

Mentorship, training, and growth opportunities to help you build your career.

A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, safety, and respect.

Some Important Information for You

Position Title: Yard Hand
Location: Kingston, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Permanent
Salary Range: Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications. Starting pay for this role will vary based on location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

At Latham Pool Products, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and strive to attract, develop, and retain talented employees from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process upon request. Latham Pool Products complies with all applicable employment standards and privacy legislation. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.