Yard Assistant

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada The Universal Group Full time

Beacon Lite is one of the top providers of traffic control equipment and services. We are a fast-paced growing business with over 50 years of traffic control experience. Locally we have locations in Ottawa, Gatineau, Kingston and Sudbury with over 300 employees between our 4 locations.

Beacon Lite has merged with the Universal Group, an industry leader in Traffic Control Personnel_, _Traffic Management Planning_, _Traffic supplies_, _Occupational Health and Safety Training_, _Landscaping_, _and Staffing services. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education.

Beacon Lite is seeking a Yard Assistant to join our team

**The Position**:
The Yard Assistant will support all rental operations in the warehouse and yard. They are responsible for working directly with the rental office and Yard Supervisor while working collaboratively with the warehouse staff, municipal staff, and maintaining efficient rental operations in the warehouse and yard. They support the proper organization and storage of products, assists with loading and unloading vehicles, and ensures adherence to company policies. They will also deliver and retrieve any traffic control material as assigned by the Yard Supervisor and the Office Manager.

**What you will do**:
**Inventory and Warehouse Operations**:

- Spot check inventory on trucks coming in and going out.
- Identify deficiencies with orders and report them to the Yard Supervisor.
- Ensures that items are returned to the proper location in the proper order.
- Support organization in the yard by ensuring products and signs are safely and neatly stored.
- Ensure rental items are stocked to minimum levels.

**Technical Support and Assistance**:

- Assist technicians with loading and unloading vehicles.
- Assist with deliveries and retrieval of Traffic Control Equipment.

**Communication and Compliance**:

- Communicate solutions, suggestions, and ideas to the Yard Supervisor.
- Ensure inventory controls by following administrative protocols.
- Follow all health, safety, and security rules and procedures.
- Performs effectively as a member of the team.
- Act as a company representative and set an example for staff.

**What we need from you**:

- G Class Driver’s license
- Experienced Traffic control Person with technical knowledge of traffic control operations (Asset)
- Forklift training/certification (Asset)
- Experience towing a trailer (Asset)
- Ability to maintain composure and exhibit grace under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently and make sound decisions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain order in the yard and warehouse.
- Strong commitment to following health, safety, and security rules and procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs Must have good physical stamina.

**What you get from us**:

- Attractive compensation package
- Paid training with opportunities to learn multiple areas of a growing industry
- Pension after probationary period.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits after probationary period

**Work Conditions**:

- Typical Warehouse environment
- Work in various weather conditions (inclement weather conditions, hot, cold, rain,etc)
- Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm or as determined based on the needs of the department and requirements for successful business operations

**Why Universal Group?**

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public drives us daily.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile

**Our Commitment to Diversity**

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

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