Yard Person/Material Handler

MATTR; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Yard Person in Edmonton. This role involves assisting with shipping, receiving, and maintaining products and inventory in a safe, organized environment. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment including forklift.
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assists in shipping, receiving, and storing products and materials.
• Maintains equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Helps with month-end inventory counts.

Skills

Effective listening

Strong communication skills

Highly organized

Detail orientated

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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• All this at a single location where we provide the tools, PPE and safety training needed for the job.

Reporting to the Production Manager and closely with the Crane Operate, the Yard Person is accountable for assisting in shipping, receiving, and storing of products materials and supplies. The incumbent will also assist with Inventory when required.

Duties & Accountabilities

• Verifies materials and supplies received are the correct items as ordered, correct quantity, and in good condition including concealed damage.

- Storing raw materials and maintaining a tracking system.

• Transports completed products from production areas to storage and/or prepares them for shipment

- Organizing loads and shipping tanks and accessories.

• Locates and prepares for shipment all accessories, materials, and supplies required for shipments from shop, order documents, shipping papers and instructions.
• Assists in loading completed products, material, and supplies on various modes of transportation and secure properly.

- Assisting production by moving and delivery of parts, supplies and products

- Signaling operators to guide them in moving equipment

- Notifies supervisor of any damage or non-conformance to permit proper repair before shipment

- Storing tanks in the yard and maintaining the tank tracking system

- Maintaining the appearance of the yard and warehouse, such as debris removal, facility and yard clean up, set up, etc.

- Maintaining equipment and tools properly, ensuring they are in good working condition

- Maintain work area neat, clean and free of debris

• Assist with other departments as needed

- Assisting with month end inventory counts when required

- Snow removal as needed

- Additional duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required
• Minimum 2 years general related experience or previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required
• Previous experience training individuals on manufacturing job tasks. Direct experience in a fiberglass reinforced plastic manufacturing facility or similar facility is preferred
• Ability to learn how to operate necessary tools and equipment including forklift and related machinery
• Effective listening and strong communication skills
• Highly organized and detail orientated
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting up to 20-50 lbs., bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime as required

Health and Safety

• Adhere to Company Health, Safety and Security rules
• Develop and demonstrate a positive health and safety attitude Ensuring that all incidents are reported immediately to immediate supervisor; participate in investigations as required
• Ensuring that all incidents are reported immediately to immediate supervisor and participating in investigations as required

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All recruiting activities are managed via our applicant tracking system. Please apply online to be considered for this opportunity.