Title: Yard Assistant
The Yard Assistant role involves assisting in a various task related to the upkeep and maintenance of the yard.
Job Description
- Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times
- Drive a forklift in the yard
- Running errands to pick up parts or materials
- Load and unload materials from the truck to other the locations in the yard
- Material handling and inventory counts
- Operate other machinery if needed
- Loading / unloading vehicles, delivery vehicles.
- During the winter the chosen person must assist in clearing up the snow/salting
- Organizing, staging and prepping material & vehicles on lot for better access
- Daily management and issuing of all equipment and stock needs
- Conduct yourself in a safe and Professional manner when interacting with customers and other Co-Workers
- Manage the yard bin and garbage in office trailers
- Build shelving as required
Job Qualifications and Skills
- Must be able to operate heavy equipment and machinery
- General labour experience Is a must
- Must be open to working outdoors 90 percent of the time
- Must be able to handle heavier loads and materials-50 pound
- Great organization & time management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Previous shipping and receiving experience are an asset.
- Independent worker that needs little supervision
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Lifting and filing experience.
- Ability and willingness to work long hours when required
- Be a champion of inclusion and diversity
Why work for HDP
- Competitive wages
- Benefits package
- Monday to Friday schedule
- No weekends
- Company paid certifications, license and training