Yard Foreman

2 weeks ago


Listowel, Canada Watson's Home Hardware Full time

Do you enjoy working outside? Are you a leader? This position may be for you

Watson's Home Hardware Building Centre is a retail business providing customers with lumber and building material products for their projects. Our Yard Workers focus on getting the material to our customers, either by pick up or delivery, while providing excellent customer service.

As a Yard Foreman, responsibilities will include:

- Delegating responsibilities to Yard Workers;
- Scheduling incoming and outgoing deliveries;
- Overseeing yard organization and inventory counts;
- Scheduling fleet maintenance as required;
- Communicating with all locations and departments;
- Promoting all workplace policies and procedures, including health and safety, to ensure optimal safety and efficiency;
- Other duties as assigned.

To be successful, the Yard Foreman will have:

- A strong understanding of lumber and building material products;
- Previous forklift experience;
- Previous leadership responsibilities;
- Excellent organization and communication skills;
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed;
- Valid license in good standing, DZ is preferred but not required.

If this position interests you, please apply This position will pay more than minimum wage based on experience.

This job advertisement is available in another format upon request. Accommodation throughout the recruitment process will be available upon request.

**Salary**: From $15.55 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Listowel, ON N4W 2B6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person