Yard Worker

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Title: Yard Worker
Reports to: Branch Manager
Location: 170 Beverly St., Cambridge, ON

Position Summary:

Yard Workers are responsible for the customer service experience for contractors, builders and customers in the yard. Yard Workers adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines to ensure the safety of themselves and everyone in the yard.

What we offer:

• FT employees receive benefits after probationary period
• Branch Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Saturdays, no Sundays
• Discretionary bonus program
• Employee personal and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Personalized training
• Employee discount from day 1
• Company events regularly
• Dynamic work environment
• Diverse culture and family values

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Daily Operations:

• Responsible for maintaining branch appearance according to branch standards guidelines.
• Ensures machinery maintenance by completing daily checks.
• Contributes to a positive team environment within the branch and throughout the company.
• Schedules work and ensures completeness.
• Safely and effectively operates a forklift and/or Skidsteer (if applicable).
• Contributes to Inventory Management through cycle counts, stock adjustments, and ordering of product.

Business Objectives:

• Maintains accurate inventory and prevents product loss.
• Supports continuous improvement.
• Works together with the branch team to achieve key performance indicators (KPI's).

Training and Development:

• Obtains forklift certificate and/or Skidsteer certificate (if applicable).

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for any and all other duties as may be required from time to time in accordance with proper training and certification requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• General interest in the construction industry.
• Experience or knowledge with related products and services.
• Vocational training is an asset.
• Experience in construction industry is an asset.
• Load building, securing and dumping experience is an asset.

Abilities/Skill Requirements:

• Customer focused.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Product Knowledge.
• Detailed oriented.
• General math skills.
• Ability to work in a fast pace work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Minimum lift requirement of 66 lbs.
• Required to lift heavy material/objects.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Turkstra Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.20-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person